What is a Russet Potatoe?
A russet potato is a type of potato that is large, with dark brown skin and few eyes. The flesh is white, dry, soft, and mealy, and it is suitable for baking, mashing, and french fries.
Where Can I Buy Russet Potatoes In South Africa?
Transvaal Potato Wholesalers
Address: Hall 9, Store 937/938, Fresh Produce Market, Fortune St, City Deep, Johannesburg, 2049, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 6 am Fri
Phone: +27 11 613 3729
Grow Fresh Produce
Address: 521 Heidelberg Rd, City Deep, Johannesburg, 2049, South Africa
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: +27 11 613 6981
Fresh Food Supermarket
Address: 2 D F Malan St, Rensburg, Heidelberg – GP, 1439, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 16 341 2004
What is the common name for russet potatoes?
Idaho potatoes
A russet potato is a type of potato that is large, with dark brown skin and few eyes. The flesh is white, dry, soft, and mealy, and it is suitable for baking, mashing, and french fries. Russet potatoes
What type of potatoes are sold in South Africa?
What varieties of potatoes are available in South Africa?
| Variety | Market |
|---|---|
| Abby | Table – specifically speciality and salad |
| El Mundo | Table – pre-pack |
| Labadia | Table – pre-pack |
| Mondeo | Table – pre-pack |
Why are potatoes so expensive in South Africa?
South African Agricultural Union (Agri SA) president Jaco Minnaar echoed the sentiment of the Western Cape government, saying in addition to load shedding and the drier conditions in the country’s northern regions where about 60% of local potatoes were farmed, low output by suppliers also added to the price hike.