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Potato Varietals


Below is a list of all known varietals for Potato. Click on a varietal name to view more detailed information.


Varietal Name Description Soil Texture pH Range Organic Matter Salinity Level Hardiness Zone Humidity Water (in/wk)
Adirondack Blue A blue-skinned and blue-fleshed potato with a mild flavor, often used for roasting or making colorful mashed potatoes. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Adirondack Red A red-skinned potato with pink-red flesh, offering a sweet, creamy flavor, perfect for salads and boiling. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
All Blue A blue-skinned and blue-fleshed potato variety with a firm texture and earthy flavor, often used in chips and roasting. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Banana Fingerling A small, elongated yellow potato with a waxy texture and sweet flavor, perfect for roasting and boiling. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Belle de Fontenay A French heirloom fingerling potato with yellow skin and flesh, known for its buttery flavor and waxy texture. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Bintje A Dutch variety with yellow skin and flesh, known for its waxy texture, making it ideal for frying and boiling. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Bliss Triumph A red-skinned potato with creamy white flesh, often used for boiling, roasting, and frying. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Bonnotte A rare French potato variety known for its delicate, buttery flavor, often used in gourmet cooking. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Caribe A purple-skinned potato with white flesh, known for its fluffy texture and versatility in the kitchen, especially for boiling. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Carola A yellow-skinned, yellow-fleshed potato with a creamy texture and buttery flavor, excellent for roasting and boiling. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Charlotte A waxy-textured, yellow-fleshed potato variety, often used in salads due to its ability to hold its shape when cooked. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Charlotte Rose A pink-skinned fingerling variety with yellow flesh, offering a sweet, waxy texture perfect for roasting and boiling. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Desiree A red-skinned, yellow-fleshed potato known for its smooth texture and great versatility in the kitchen. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Fingerling A small, elongated potato variety with various skin colors, offering a waxy texture and nutty flavor, perfect for roasting. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
French Fingerling A small, elongated variety with red skin and yellow flesh, offering a rich, nutty flavor, ideal for roasting and boiling. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
German Butterball A yellow-fleshed, golden-skinned potato with a rich, creamy flavor and smooth texture, great for mashing and frying. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Goldrush A russet-skinned potato with creamy white flesh, known for its smooth texture and ideal use in baking and mashing. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Huckleberry Gold A purple-skinned potato with golden flesh, known for its buttery flavor and smooth texture, perfect for boiling or baking. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Inca Gold A small, round, yellow-fleshed potato with a nutty flavor and firm texture, perfect for boiling and roasting. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Irish Cobbler An old heirloom variety with white skin and flesh, known for its early harvest and excellent use in mashed potatoes. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Irish Gold A yellow-fleshed potato with smooth skin, known for its buttery flavor and versatility in cooking. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Katahdin A white-skinned, white-fleshed potato variety known for its smooth texture and versatility in boiling and mashing. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Kennebec A white-fleshed potato with thin, smooth skin, known for its versatility in frying, mashing, and baking. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
King Edward A traditional British potato variety with pale skin and pink spots, known for its fluffy texture, perfect for roasting. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
La Ratte A French fingerling potato with yellow skin and flesh, offering a rich, buttery flavor and waxy texture. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Maris Piper A popular British variety with creamy white flesh and smooth skin, known for its versatility in roasting, frying, and mashing. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Nicola A yellow-skinned and yellow-fleshed potato with a waxy texture and mild flavor, often used in salads and boiling. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Norland A red-skinned, white-fleshed potato variety with a smooth texture, ideal for boiling, frying, and roasting. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Onaway A white-fleshed, round potato with thin skin, offering a smooth texture perfect for boiling and mashing. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Penta A purple-skinned potato with white flesh, known for its smooth texture and suitability for boiling and mashing. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Purple Majesty A striking purple-skinned and purple-fleshed potato with a sweet, nutty flavor and firm texture, great for roasting and salads. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Purple Peruvian A vibrant purple-skinned and purple-fleshed potato with a firm texture and earthy, nutty flavor, ideal for roasting and chips. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Purple Viking A purple-skinned potato with white flesh, known for its smooth texture and sweet, earthy flavor, ideal for mashing or baking. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Purple-leaf Sweet Potato Vine with edible roots and purple leaves, often grown ornamentally. Loamy Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 13A Moderate 1 - 1.5
Red Bliss A red-skinned potato with creamy white flesh, perfect for boiling, roasting, and salads due to its firm texture. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Red Cloud A red-skinned potato with white flesh, known for its fluffy texture and suitability for mashing and roasting. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Red Gold A red-skinned potato with yellow flesh, offering a creamy texture and mild flavor, great for roasting and boiling. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Red Pontiac A red-skinned potato with white flesh, known for its smooth texture and ability to hold its shape when boiled. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Rose Finn Apple A fingerling potato with rose-colored skin and yellow flesh, offering a sweet, nutty flavor and waxy texture. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Russet Burbank A widely known variety with rough brown skin and white flesh, perfect for baking, frying, and mashing. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Russet Norkotah A russet-skinned potato with white flesh, known for its smooth texture and use in baking and frying. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Satina A yellow-fleshed potato with smooth skin and creamy texture, often used for boiling and roasting. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Shepody A white-fleshed potato with smooth skin, known for its use in French fries due to its fluffy texture. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Snowden A white-fleshed, smooth-skinned potato often used in commercial chip-making due to its firm texture and mild flavor. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Up-to-Date An heirloom British potato variety with white skin and flesh, known for its excellent mashing and roasting qualities. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Valery A red-skinned potato with yellow flesh, offering a smooth texture and sweet flavor, perfect for boiling and salads. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Victoria A yellow-fleshed potato with smooth skin and a mild flavor, ideal for roasting, boiling, and mashing. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Vitelotte A French heirloom variety with dark purple skin and flesh, known for its nutty flavor and use in gourmet cooking. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Waxy Potato A general category for potatoes with a waxy texture, such as fingerlings and new potatoes, known for their ability to hold shape when cooked. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate
Yukon Gold A yellow-fleshed potato known for its buttery flavor and smooth texture, ideal for mashing, boiling, and roasting. Silt Soil 7.4 - 7.8 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 8A Moderate