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Waterlily

Jun 27, 2007, 1:36 PM

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Russet Potatoes

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I want russet baking potatoes. Haven't found them in Patzcuaro or Morelia. We have other fresh fruit and veggie imports. Anyone know why no russets?

Anonimo

Jun 27, 2007, 5:15 PM

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Re: [Waterlily] Russet Potatoes

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When the new Soriana opens in Pátzcuaro, you can see if they carry russet potatoes. Maybe put in a request.
All generalities are suspect, including this one.

Saludos,
Anonimo

esperanza

Jul 2, 2007, 6:16 AM

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Re: [Waterlily] Russet Potatoes

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I've lived in Mexico for 26 years and have never seen russet potatoes for sale anywhere.

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MazDee

Jul 2, 2007, 6:43 AM

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Re: [esperanza] Russet Potatoes

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I see them occasionally in Mázatlan, maybe twice a year. I think the last time it was in Mega Commercial.

bbeitz

Jul 2, 2007, 7:20 AM

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Re: [MazDee] Russet Potatoes

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Superlake in San Antonio, Jalisco has them occasionally.

bbeitz
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Waterlily

Jul 2, 2007, 8:18 AM

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Re: [bbeitz] Russet Potatoes

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Thanks everyone. I'm going to try ordering at Superama in Morelia, otherwise I will continue to "import" as friends and family come to visit.

Kimpatsu Hekigan

Jul 2, 2007, 7:09 PM

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Over the past several years, Mexico has at times banned imports of fresh potatoes from Idaho and Colorado becuase of outbreaks of potato cyst nematodes, a root pest of potato plants that can dramatically reduce yields.

I think the two above-named States are the primary producers of russet potatoes NOB.

FWIW,

-- K.H.

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