Russian blue potato

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]

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

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]