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farmerdill said:Yes you can use russets as "new" potatoes. Most russets are long season varieties, so many folks will grow quick maturing varieties for "new" potatoes as they want them early in the summer.

Thank you very much! I just ended up getting a little to antsy and harvested too early. I actually thought I had more of the yellow variety planted, and I like those ones a little smaller. I still have some other varieties growing, so I'll be more patient.