YELLOW SKIN VARIETIES
Grown in crops up to a northern latitude of 70° and even at altitudes above 1,500 meters, the potato is grown over an immense geographical area.
Worldwide, it is cultivated on around 20 million hectares: its most important continent is Europe, where over 6 million hectares are invested in potatoes; this is followed by Asia (5.5 million) and South America (1 million).
An annual plant, it has a highly developed root system which can extend as deep as two meters in ideal conditions.
The stolons develop from the hypogeum of the stalk, and their enlarged peak forms a tuber.
Although amply adaptable, the ideal development conditions for potatoes are in a cool climate; the most suitable soils are those that are loose and slightly acidic.
The numerous varieties are classified based on their purpose (for eating, or industry), the characteristics of the tuber (shape, color, skin appearance, pulp color) and cycle duration.
Among the yellow skin varieties, the most widespread in Italy are the Monalisa, Spunta, Primura, Agata, Liseta, Lutetia and Arsy.
Given the particular composition and consistency of the pulp, which retains moisture significantly, yellow skin potatoes are ideal for baking, pan-frying, roasting or boiling.
THE CALENDAR FOR YELLOW SKIN VARIETIES
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MINIMUM QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance
Yellow skin
Colour
Yellow or pale yellow pulp
Shape
Oval, elongated oval
Gauge
Medium-large
Flavor and texture
Delicate flavor
Dry matter
Approximately 20%
Sale period
January through December
Storage
The most suitable storage place for potatoes is dark, cool and dry,
with a temperature around 10-12 °C.
Light turns the potatoes greenish, making them unsuitable for use in cooking,
while excessively low temperatures turn them too sweet.
Things to avoid
Do not expose potatoes to light or temperatures below 0 °C.
RED SKIN VARIETIES
Grown in crops up to a northern latitude of 70° and even at altitudes above 1,500 meters, the potato is grown over an immense geographical area.
Worldwide, it is cultivated on around 20 million hectares: its most important continent is Europe, where over 6 million hectares are invested in potatoes; this is followed by Asia (5.5 million) and South America (1 million).
An annual plant, it has a highly developed root system which can extend as deep as two meters in ideal conditions.
The stolons develop from the hypogeum of the stalk, and their enlarged peak forms a tuber.
Although amply adaptable, the ideal development conditions for potatoes are in a cool climate; the most suitable soils are those that are loose and slightly acidic.
The numerous varieties are classified based on their purpose (for eating, or industry), the characteristics of the tuber (shape, color, skin appearance, pulp color) and cycle duration.
Among the red skin varieties, the most widespread in Italy are the Asterix, Desirée, and Rubinia.
The pulp of red skin potatoes is especially firm, making them ideal for frying: the potato wedges form a crisp crust during cooking that prevents the oil from penetrating into the vegetable.
THE CALENDAR FOR RED SKIN VARIETIES
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MINIMUM QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance
Red skin
Colour
Yellow or pale yellow pulp
Shape
Oval, elongated oval
Gauge
Medium-large
Flavor and texture
Distinct flavor
Dry matter
Approximately 20%
Sale period
January through December
Storage
The most suitable storage place for potatoes is dark, cool and dry,
with a temperature around 10-12 °C.
Light turns the potatoes greenish, making them unsuitable for use in cooking,
while excessively low temperatures turn them too sweet.
Things to avoid
Do not expose potatoes to light or temperatures below 0 °C.
NEW VARIETIES
Grown in crops up to a northern latitude of 70° and even at altitudes above 1,500 meters, the potato is grown over an immense geographical area.
Worldwide, it is cultivated on around 20 million hectares: its most important continent is Europe, where over 6 million hectares are invested in potatoes; this is followed by Asia (5.5 million) and South America (1 million).
An annual plant, it has a highly developed root system which can extend as deep as two meters in ideal conditions.
The stolons develop from the hypogeum of the stalk, and their enlarged peak forms a tuber.
Although amply adaptable, the ideal development conditions for potatoes are in a cool climate; the most suitable soils are those that are loose and slightly acidic.
The numerous varieties are classified based on their purpose (for eating, or industry), the characteristics of the tuber (shape, color, skin appearance, pulp color) and cycle duration.
The most widespread varieties of new potatoes are Aminca, Alcmaria, Spunta and Nicola.
THE CALENDAR FOR NEW VARIETIES
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MINIMUM QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance
Yellow skin
Colour
Yellow or pale yellow pulp
Shape
Oval, elongated oval
Gauge
Medium-large
Flavor and texture
Distinct flavor
Dry matter
Approximately 20%
Sale period
April through August
Storage
The most suitable storage place for potatoes is dark, cool and dry,
with a temperature around 10-12 °C.
Light turns the potatoes greenish, making them unsuitable for use in cooking,
while excessively low temperatures turn them too sweet.
Things to avoid
Do not expose potatoes to light or temperatures below 0 °C.
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