Herbstgold Potato Supplier

Quick Overview

Herbstgold is a premium early-season potato variety prized for its exceptional taste and golden-yellow flesh. This waxy potato offers a firm texture that holds its shape beautifully when cooked, making it ideal for gourmet dishes and traditional preparations. Developed primarily for fresh market use, it features smooth, thin skin that requires minimal peeling and an attractive appearance that appeals to consumers. The variety matures relatively early in the season, allowing growers to capitalize on early market prices. Its balanced flavor profile – slightly nutty with buttery undertones – has made it particularly popular in Central European cuisine.

Origin & History

Herbstgold was developed in Germany through careful breeding programs focused on creating a superior table potato with early maturity. The name “Herbstgold” translates to “Autumn Gold,” reflecting both its golden flesh and optimal harvest period. Introduced in the late 1990s, it quickly gained popularity among farmers for its reliable yields and among chefs for its culinary qualities. The variety was specifically bred to combine the best characteristics of traditional European potatoes with improved disease resistance. Over the past two decades, Herbstgold has become a staple in German and Austrian markets, with expanding popularity in neighboring countries.

Specifications

Herbstgold potatoes typically feature:

• Medium-sized, oval to round tubers weighing 100-180 grams
• Smooth, golden-yellow skin with shallow eyes
• Firm, yellow flesh that resists discoloration
• Medium dry matter content (16-18%)
• Early maturation (80-90 days after planting)
• Good resistance to common scab and moderate resistance to late blight
• Excellent storability despite being an early variety

Key Characteristics

1. Superior Culinary Quality: The waxy texture maintains perfect consistency when boiled or steamed, neither falling apart nor becoming mushy.
2. Visual Appeal: The golden-yellow flesh retains its vibrant color even after cooking, enhancing plate presentation.
3. Early Market Advantage: As an early-season variety, it commands premium prices in fresh markets.
4. Versatile Growth: Adapts well to various soil types and shows good drought tolerance once established.
5. Consumer-Friendly: Thin skin and shallow eyes reduce preparation time and waste in home kitchens.

Best Uses

Herbstgold is primarily an all-around table potato excelling in traditional European preparations:

Not suitable for starch production or mass-processed potato products

Ideal for boiling, particularly in classic German potato salads where shape retention is crucial

Perfect for steaming as a side dish, maintaining its texture and nutritional value

Excellent for roasting when a slightly firmer result is desired

Superior for gratins and casseroles where sliced potatoes need to hold their form

While not typically used for chips due to its waxy nature, it can produce quality home-style fries