Umatilla Russet
Pacific Northwest processing variety. Late-maturing, excellent fry colour.
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About this variety
Pacific Northwest processing variety. Late-maturing, excellent fry colour.
Umatilla Russet is classified as a north america variety released in 1998, primarily used for frying / fries, processing / industrial. For agronomic specs, breeder details, and trial data not yet captured here, refer to the source registries linked at the bottom of this page.
Where is Umatilla Russet grown?
Umatilla Russet is most commonly grown in North America, with original release from USA. The variety is commercially established within its regional context. Cultivation footprint reflects the variety's adaptation to local agroclimatic conditions and the breeding programme's regional focus.
Production data for the specific countries where Umatilla Russet dominates is documented through CIP, USDA, AHDB, ICAR-CPRI, NAK Netherlands, and national agricultural agencies depending on origin. Cross-reference our country profiles for production context — see the global country index or specific producers in North America.
What is Umatilla Russet best used for?
Umatilla Russet is best suited to frying / fries, processing / industrial. Pacific Northwest processing variety. Late-maturing, excellent fry colour.
End-use suitability is determined by specific gravity, flesh colour, dry-matter content, and reducing-sugar levels. Processing-grade varieties typically require specific gravity ≥1.080 and low reducing sugars to support Maillard browning without producing dark or bitter products. See the complete varieties guide for cross-variety comparison.
When was Umatilla Russet released and by whom?
Umatilla Russet was released in 1998 by USA. The variety belongs to the North America family of cultivars and reflects the breeding objectives of its origin programme — typically a combination of yield improvement, disease resistance, and end-use specification matching the dominant commercial demand of the period.
As a more recent release, Umatilla Russet reflects modern breeding priorities — likely combining yield improvement with updated disease-resistance packages and end-use specification matching contemporary processor or retail demand.
How does Umatilla Russet compare to similar varieties?
Within the North America family of cultivars, Umatilla Russet. Comparable varieties include Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah, Ranger Russet — each with distinct breeding histories and end-use profiles. Cross-comparison data is available through our variety database.
For systematic comparison see the variety compare tool or browse all 237 varieties in our database. Each variety has its own dedicated profile with origin, traits, and uses documented from primary breeder sources.
Frequently asked questions about Umatilla Russet
What is Umatilla Russet potato?+
Umatilla Russet is a north america potato variety released in 1998 originating from USA. Pacific Northwest processing variety. Late-maturing, excellent fry colour.
What is Umatilla Russet potato best used for?+
Umatilla Russet is best suited to frying / fries, processing / industrial. Pacific Northwest processing variety. Late-maturing, excellent fry colour.
When was Umatilla Russet released?+
Umatilla Russet was released in 1998. The variety is classified as north america.
Where is Umatilla Russet grown?+
Umatilla Russet is most commonly grown in North America, with original release from USA. Cross-reference our country profiles for production data.
Variety profiles aggregate data from CIP Lima genebank, ICAR-CPRI variety catalogue, EU Common Catalogue, USDA PVPO, AHDB Potato Variety Database, NIAB, NAK Netherlands, the Potato Pedigree Database, national breeding programmes (CAAS, EARO, BARI, INTA, EMBRAPA, INIFAP, IHAR-PIB, VNIIKKH), and peer-reviewed literature in Potato Research and the American Journal of Potato Research.
Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Potatopedia editorial team.