Napoleon Potato Supplier

Quick Overview

The Napoleon potato is a versatile, high-yielding variety prized for its balanced starch content and excellent culinary performance. With its smooth, yellow skin and creamy yellow flesh, this variety offers both visual appeal and superior taste, making it a favorite among chefs and home cooks alike. Napoleon potatoes maintain their shape well during cooking, making them ideal for boiling, roasting, and salads, while also being suitable for light frying. This variety is known for its reliable growth in moderate climates, producing uniform tubers that meet both fresh market and processing standards. Due to its adaptability and consistent quality, Napoleon has become a staple in European and North American potato production, serving both retail and food service industries.

Origin & History

Napoleon potatoes were developed in the Netherlands in the late 20th century as part of efforts to create a multipurpose variety with strong disease resistance. Named for its commanding presence in the field, this variety quickly gained popularity due to its dependable yields and adaptability to different soil conditions. It was bred to withstand common potato diseases such as late blight and potato virus Y, reducing the need for chemical treatments. Over time, Napoleon spread across Europe and into North America, where it became a preferred choice for both fresh consumption and light processing. Today, it remains a key variety for farmers seeking a reliable, all-around potato with strong market demand.

Specifications

Napoleon potatoes have a medium starch content (14–17%), placing them between waxy and floury varieties, which allows for versatile culinary use. The tubers are medium to large in size, typically weighing 100–200 grams, with an oval to round shape and shallow eyes for minimal peeling waste. The skin is smooth and yellow, while the flesh is firm and creamy yellow, retaining its color even after cooking. This variety matures in 90–110 days, making it a mid-season potato that performs well in temperate climates with well-drained soils. Napoleon exhibits moderate resistance to common diseases, including late blight and scab, though it benefits from proper crop rotation and soil management.

Key Characteristics

1. Balanced Texture: The medium starch content gives Napoleon a creamy yet firm consistency, making it suitable for boiling, roasting, and light frying.
2. Excellent Flavor: Its naturally buttery taste enhances dishes without overpowering other ingredients, appealing to a wide range of consumers.
3. Uniform Shape & Size: The tubers are consistently sized, reducing waste during peeling and processing while improving marketability.
4. Good Storage Qualities: When stored properly in cool, humid conditions, Napoleon potatoes maintain their quality for several months.
5. Disease Resistance: With moderate resistance to common potato ailments, this variety requires fewer chemical inputs, supporting sustainable farming practices.

Best Uses

Napoleon potatoes are best suited for all-around table use, excelling in boiled, roasted, and steamed dishes where shape retention is important. They are a top choice for potato salads, gratins, and creamy mashed potatoes due to their balanced texture and rich flavor. While not ideal for industrial chip production (due to medium starch levels), they can be used for homemade chips or light frying. Some processors use Napoleon for pre-packaged peeled potatoes or refrigerated potato products. Its versatility makes it a go-to variety for fresh markets, restaurants, and households rather than specialized processing.

Supply Availability

We supply Napoleon potatoes either through our own farm production (where climate permits) or via trusted partner growers across prime potato-growing regions. Our cultivation follows strict quality standards to ensure premium, disease-free tubers suitable for both retail and food service buyers. Through our network, we guarantee a steady, year-round supply, offering flexible packaging options from small consumer bags to bulk palletized deliveries.

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Key Takeaways

Market Favorite: Popular in fresh markets and food service for its flavor and versatility.

All-Around Performer: Ideal for boiling, roasting, and salads, with a balanced starch content.

Reliable Supply: Sourced from our farms or partner growers to meet consistent demand.