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Austrian Crescent

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Potato 'Austrian Crescent'
Genussolanum
SpeciesSolanum tuberosum
Cultivar'Austrian Crescent'

Austrian Crescent is a medium maturing yellow potato variety.[1] It is grown for specialty markets and stores well. It can be used in salads[2] or for roasting.[3]

It is also known as 'Kipfel', the German name for "croissant".[3]

Botanical features

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  • Tubers have a finger-like shape with medium depth eyes.
  • They have a deep yellow,[3] or pale yellow flesh with a darker yellow skin that has a smooth,[1] or waxy texture.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Potato: Austrian Crescent".
  2. ^ "Organic Austrian Crescent Fingerling Seed Potatoes". groworganic.com. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  3. ^ a b c d "Austrian Crescent". mainepotatolady.com. Retrieved 2 January 2017.