The specific gravity is low to intermediate. Norgold Russet is primarily marketed fresh as an early russet and is popular in the count pack trade for baking and boiling. It has poor fry quality and specific gravity is too low for processing. Norgold Russet has good resistance to strains of common scab, but is susceptible to Verticillium and Fusarium wilts, early and late blight and the common viruses. It is very susceptible to blackleg.
Tubers have a tendency to hollow heart when developed under conditions that develop large tubers.
Tuber dormancy is short.