These potatoes are available year-round. Round whites are medium in starch level and have smooth, light tan skin with white flesh. These are creamy in texture and hold their shape well after cooking. Regarded an all-purpose potato, round whites are very versatile and can be used in most potato preparations. These are grown primarily in California and are available spring through summer.
Long whites are oval-shaped, medium in starch level and have thin, light tan skin.
These potatoes have a firm, creamy texture when cooked. These all-purpose potatoes are very versatile and can be used in most potato preparations. These potatoes are available mostly in late summer and early fall. These potatoes are characterized by their rosy red skin and white flesh. Red potatoes have a firm, smooth and moist texture, making them well suited for salads, roasting, boiling and steaming.