Lisana Potato Supplier

Quick Overview

The Lisana potato is a premium mid-to-late season variety prized for its exceptional culinary qualities and reliable field performance. Developed primarily for the fresh market, this variety produces attractive, uniform tubers with smooth yellow skin and creamy yellow flesh that maintains its texture during cooking. With moderate starch content and excellent flavor retention, Lisana potatoes are highly versatile, performing well whether boiled, roasted, or fried. The plants demonstrate vigorous growth habits with good natural resistance to major potato diseases, reducing the need for chemical interventions. Farmers value Lisana for its consistent yields and marketable tuber size distribution, making it economically viable for both small-scale and commercial production.

Origin & History

Lisana was developed through extensive breeding programs in Northern Europe, where potato varieties with strong disease resistance and superior eating quality are prioritized. This variety traces its ancestry to several high-performing parent lines known for their yield stability and excellent tuber characteristics. Since its commercial release in the early 2000s, Lisana has gained popularity across Europe and has been successfully introduced to other temperate growing regions worldwide. Rigorous field testing confirmed its adaptability to different soil types while maintaining consistent quality under various climatic conditions. The variety’s development focused particularly on enhancing its resistance to common scab and late blight while optimizing its culinary performance.

Specifications

Lisana potatoes typically exhibit an oval to round shape with very shallow eyes and smooth, yellow skin that requires minimal cleaning for retail presentation. The flesh has a creamy yellow color with a firm yet moist texture that holds up well to various cooking methods. With starch content ranging between 12-15%, this variety sits in the ideal range for all-purpose culinary use while being slightly lower than chip-processing varieties. Tubers maintain excellent quality in storage with low tendency toward sugar accumulation or sprouting when kept under proper conditions. The plants reach maturity in approximately 100-120 days depending on growing conditions, producing medium to large tubers with high uniformity.

Key Characteristics

One of Lisana’s most notable features is its exceptional flavor profile, often described as rich and buttery, making it a favorite among chefs and home cooks alike. The variety shows strong natural resistance to common scab (Streptomyces spp.) and moderate resistance to late blight (Phytophthora infestans), reducing production risks. Lisana tubers have shown good tolerance to mechanical damage during harvest and handling, resulting in lower post-harvest losses. The plants develop a robust canopy that provides effective ground cover, suppressing weeds and protecting tubers from greening. Market-wise, Lisana commands premium pricing due to its reputation as a high-quality table potato with superior cooking characteristics.

Best Uses: Potato Chips, Starch, or All-Around Table Use?

Lisana potatoes are primarily classified as an all-around table variety, excelling in traditional preparations like boiling, roasting, and mashing due to their ideal texture and flavor. While not specifically bred for chip production, their low sugar accumulation in storage makes them suitable for occasional processing into premium potato chips. The moderate starch content rules them out for commercial starch production, but contributes to their excellent cooking qualities that avoid becoming too waxy or too floury. Many high-end restaurants and specialty food markets specifically request Lisana for its reliable performance in gourmet potato dishes. For consumers seeking a versatile, great-tasting potato for everyday use, Lisana represents one of the best all-purpose choices available.

Supply Availability

Our farm is evaluating Lisana potato cultivation potential through trial plantings to assess its performance under our specific regional growing conditions. Should local production prove viable, we can establish dedicated Lisana potato fields to supply both fresh markets and specialty food processors. Alternatively, we maintain strong relationships with European potato growers who specialize in Lisana production, ensuring year-round availability through our import channels.

Key Takeaways

• Premium table potato variety with exceptional flavor and texture
• Moderate starch content (12-15%) ideal for all-purpose culinary use
• Strong resistance to common scab and moderate late blight resistance
• 100-120 day growing season producing uniform, marketable tubers
• Superior storage qualities with low sprouting tendency