Jolene Potato Supplier

Quick Overview

Jolene is a premium, all-purpose potato variety prized for its exceptional balance of waxy texture and versatile culinary performance. Developed for both commercial and household use, this variety features attractive oval tubers with smooth, golden-yellow skin and creamy yellow flesh that maintains its shape during cooking. Its moderate starch content makes it suitable for a wide range of cooking methods, from boiling and roasting to grilling and sautéing. Jolene potatoes are particularly favored by chefs for their consistent quality, buttery flavor, and ability to absorb seasonings well while retaining structural integrity. This variety has gained popularity across European markets and is increasingly sought after in gourmet food sectors for its reliable performance and appealing presentation.

Origin & History

The Jolene potato was developed in the Netherlands through careful breeding programs aimed at creating a versatile, high-yielding table potato with excellent culinary characteristics. Introduced in the early 2000s, it was specifically designed to meet the growing demand for potatoes that could perform well across multiple cooking applications while maintaining good field performance. Breeders focused on combining the best traits of traditional European varieties with improved disease resistance and yield stability. The variety quickly gained recognition in professional kitchens due to its consistent quality and adaptability to different cooking techniques. Today, Jolene has become established as a premium choice for both fresh markets and food service industries across Europe and beyond.

Specifications

Jolene potatoes typically feature a medium starch content ranging from 14-17%, placing them in the all-purpose category between waxy and floury varieties. The tubers are medium to large in size, generally weighing between 120-200 grams, with an oval to oblong shape and very shallow eyes for minimal waste during preparation. The skin is thin, smooth, and golden-yellow in color, while the flesh is firm and creamy yellow, maintaining its hue after cooking. This variety has a growing season of approximately 90-110 days and demonstrates good resistance to common potato diseases such as late blight and potato virus Y. Jolene plants are vigorous growers with good drought tolerance, producing high yields of uniform, marketable tubers.

Key Characteristics

1. Versatile Texture: The balanced starch content provides an ideal middle-ground texture – firm enough for salads yet creamy when mashed.
2. Superior Flavor Profile: Offers a rich, buttery taste with subtle earthy notes that enhance a wide variety of dishes.
3. Excellent Cooking Performance: Maintains shape well when boiled or steamed while developing a perfect golden crust when roasted.
4. Attractive Appearance: The smooth, golden skin and uniform shape make it visually appealing for both retail and food service presentation.
5. Reliable Yield: Consistently produces high quantities of marketable tubers with good storage potential under proper conditions.

Best Uses

Jolene is truly an all-around table potato, excelling in virtually every culinary application except for specialized processing like chip or starch production. Its balanced starch content makes it perfect for boiling, where it holds its shape beautifully in salads and stews, while also being excellent for roasting and baking, developing a crispy exterior and creamy interior. The variety performs exceptionally well in mashed potatoes, producing a smooth yet slightly textured result that holds moisture well. Chefs particularly value Jolene for gratin dishes and potato wedges, where its ability to absorb flavors while maintaining structure shines. While not ideal for industrial chip production due to its moderate starch content, it can produce excellent homemade-style chips and fries when prepared fresh.

Supply Availability

We cultivate Jolene potatoes on our own farms using sustainable growing practices to ensure premium quality and consistent supply throughout the season. Through our extensive network of trusted partner growers across prime potato-growing regions, we can guarantee year-round availability of fresh Jolene potatoes to meet varying market demands. Our flexible supply chain allows us to provide Jolene potatoes in multiple packaging formats, from small consumer packs to bulk quantities, all while maintaining strict quality control standards from field to delivery.