Russian blue potato

The Russian blue potato is a deep purple cultivar of potato believed to have originated in Russia.

Potato 'Russian blue'
Genus	Solanum
Species	Solanum tuberosum
Cultivar	Russian blue
Origin	Russia

Characteristics

The Russian blue potato plant produces medium round and oblong tubers with deep purple insides.^[1] It is a late season variety of potato. The plants themselves are large, semi-erect, and produce light blue flowers and dark foliage.^[2][3][4]

Development

Russian blues are believed to have originated before the 1900s.^[2][5]

Cooking

Russian blues are rich in anthocyanin, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.^[6] The potatoes retain their colour when cooked^[7] and have a similar texture to russet potatoes.^[3]