Hermes Potato Supplier

Quick Overview

Hermes is a premium early to mid-season potato variety prized for its excellent cooking qualities and reliable yields. This versatile potato features smooth yellow skin and bright yellow flesh that maintains its appealing color after cooking. Developed primarily as a table potato, Hermes offers a perfect balance between waxy and floury textures, making it adaptable to various culinary applications. The variety shows good resistance to common diseases and performs well in diverse growing conditions across Europe. With its attractive appearance and consistent shape, Hermes has become increasingly popular in both fresh markets and food service industries.

Origin & History

The Hermes potato was developed in the Netherlands through careful breeding programs aimed at creating a high-quality table potato. Introduced in the early 2000s, it quickly gained popularity among European growers for its early maturation and reliable performance. Breeders focused on enhancing its disease resistance while maintaining excellent culinary characteristics that appeal to consumers. The variety was specifically designed to meet the demands of modern agriculture and changing consumer preferences for yellow-fleshed potatoes. Today, Hermes has become established as a go-to variety for farmers seeking quality and marketability in their potato crops.

Specifications

Hermes potatoes typically feature medium-sized, oval tubers weighing between 100-180 grams with very shallow eyes. The variety contains a moderate starch content ranging from 13-16%, placing it in the all-purpose category between waxy and floury types. Its growing season spans approximately 90-110 days from planting to harvest, making it a mid-early variety. The plants demonstrate good resistance to potato virus Y and partial resistance to late blight, though they require protection against common scab. Hermes tubers maintain excellent quality in storage when kept at proper temperatures (4-6°C) with high humidity.

Key Characteristics

1. Superior Culinary Quality: The flesh remains firm yet tender when cooked, with a naturally buttery flavor that enhances dishes.
2. Visual Appeal: Bright yellow interior and smooth, blemish-free skin make it highly marketable for fresh sales.
3. Disease Resistance: Shows strong natural resistance to key potato viruses and moderate field resistance to late blight.
4. Growth Reliability: Produces consistent yields across various soil types and growing conditions.
5. Storage Stability: Maintains quality longer than many early varieties when stored under proper conditions.

Best Uses

Hermes is primarily an all-around table potato perfectly suited for boiling, steaming, roasting, and use in salads where shape retention is important. Its moderate starch content makes it less ideal for chips or French fries compared to high-starch varieties. The potato excels in gourmet applications where its buttery flavor and attractive yellow flesh can be showcased. Many chefs prefer Hermes for potato salads and side dishes because it holds its shape well after cooking. While not typically used for processing, its balanced characteristics make it one of the most versatile table potatoes available today.

Supply Availability

We specialize in supplying premium Hermes potatoes to high-end markets and food service providers throughout the growing season. Our network includes both our own certified production and trusted partner growers who meet our strict quality standards. We offer Hermes potatoes in various size grades and packaging options tailored to customer needs, from small consumer packs to bulk quantities. Our cold storage facilities ensure we can provide consistent quality Hermes potatoes beyond the harvest season. We maintain complete traceability from field to market, guaranteeing the origin and quality of every Hermes potato we supply.