Norgold Russet was tested as ND4192-3 and released by North Dakota State University in 1964. Several strains of Norgold Russet have been selected since its release but have not been described. The plants are early maturing, determinate in growth habit, medium sized and compact. Stems are green, medium thick with conspicuous wings. Nodes and internodes are green.
Leaves are medium to small, closed and dark green.
The terminal leaflets are small and ovate with an asymmetrical base and an acute apex. Primary leaflets are small and tend to be cupped particularly when plants are under stress. Tubers are oblong to long and somewhat wider than thick. The skin is uniformly netted. The eyes are shallow and well distributed.