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) |
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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 |