Rosara Potato Supplier

Quick Overview

Rosara is a premium red-skinned potato variety prized for its smooth texture, vibrant appearance, and excellent culinary versatility. Known for its firm, waxy flesh, Rosara holds its shape well during cooking, making it ideal for salads, boiling, and steaming. The potatoes feature an attractive red skin and creamy yellow flesh, offering both visual appeal and a delicious, buttery flavor. Rosara is particularly popular in European markets, where it is favored by chefs and home cooks alike for its consistent quality and reliable performance. This variety is also valued for its disease resistance and adaptability to various growing conditions, ensuring stable yields for farmers.

Origin & History

Rosara was developed in Germany as part of a breeding program focused on creating high-quality table potatoes with strong disease resistance. Introduced in the late 20th century, it quickly gained popularity due to its reliable yields and exceptional taste, becoming a staple in both commercial and home kitchens. The variety was specifically bred to resist common potato diseases such as late blight and potato virus Y, reducing the need for chemical treatments. Over time, Rosara expanded beyond Germany, finding success in other European countries and select global markets. Today, it remains a preferred choice for fresh consumption, particularly in dishes where texture and presentation matter.

Specifications

Rosara potatoes are medium-sized, typically weighing between 100–150 grams, with a round to oval shape and smooth red skin. The flesh is firm and yellow, with a low to medium starch content (12–15%), classifying it as a waxy potato. The variety has a relatively short growing season (80–100 days), making it suitable for regions with moderate climates. Rosara plants are vigorous and produce high yields, with good resistance to late blight, common scab, and potato virus Y. The tubers store well under proper conditions, maintaining quality for several months when kept in cool, dark environments.

Key Characteristics

1. Firm, Waxy Texture – Holds shape perfectly when boiled, steamed, or used in salads, making it a top choice for chefs.
2. Vibrant Red Skin & Creamy Flesh – Enhances visual appeal in gourmet dishes and retail packaging.
3. Disease Resistance – Strong tolerance to late blight and viruses, reducing crop losses and chemical dependency.
4. Consistent Yield – Reliable production with uniform tuber size, ensuring market-ready quality.
5. Excellent Storage Stability – Maintains freshness longer than many other red-skinned varieties when stored properly.

Best Uses

Rosara is best suited for boiling, steaming, and potato salads, where its firm texture and attractive appearance shine. It is also excellent for roasting and grilling, as the skin crisps nicely while the interior remains moist. Due to its low starch content, Rosara is not ideal for frying or mashing, as it won’t achieve the desired crispiness or fluffiness. Some gourmet chefs use it in soups and stews where shape retention is crucial. Overall, Rosara is primarily an all-around table potato rather than a processing variety, making it a favorite in fresh markets and high-end cuisine.

Supply Availability

We cultivate Rosara potatoes on our own farms in climates that support optimal growth, ensuring premium quality for our buyers. If local conditions are unsuitable, we source Rosara through trusted partner farmers who adhere to strict quality and sustainability standards. Our supply chain guarantees year-round availability, with flexible packaging options ranging from small retail bags to bulk quantities for food service providers.