Kennebec

Kennebec is a versatile white potato developed by the USDA and released in 1948, named for the Kennebec River in Maine. Bred for disease resistance and reliability, it became a staple for both commercial growers and home gardeners across a wide range of climates. Tubers are large, oval to oblong with smooth thin tan skin and white flesh of medium starch content, making them excellent for frying, mashing, and general kitchen use; it is a favorite for homemade chips and fries. The plants are vigorous and high-yielding with good tolerance of heat and drought, and the variety shows notable resistance to late blight and some viruses. Kennebec stores well and produces heavily even in less-than-ideal soils.