Siegfried Potato Supplier

Quick Overview

Siegfried is a premium, yellow-fleshed potato variety prized for its exceptional all-purpose culinary performance and reliable agronomic traits. This versatile cultivar features a semi-floury texture that strikes the perfect balance between waxy and starchy potatoes, making it adaptable to diverse cooking methods. The tubers are medium to large in size with an attractive oval shape, smooth yellow skin, and deep yellow flesh that retains its color after cooking. Developed for both professional kitchens and industrial processing, Siegfried offers excellent flavor with subtle buttery notes that enhance any dish. Its consistent yields and disease resistance have made it particularly popular across Central and Northern Europe, where it thrives in cooler climates with moderate rainfall.

Origin & History

Siegfried was developed in Germany through an intensive breeding program aimed at creating a high-performing, multipurpose potato variety for modern agriculture. Introduced in the early 2000s, it was specifically bred to combine the best qualities of traditional European table potatoes with improved disease resistance and field performance. The variety was named after the legendary Germanic hero, symbolizing its strength and reliability in various growing conditions. Over the past two decades, Siegfried has gained significant popularity in countries like the Netherlands, Belgium, and France due to its consistent yields and culinary versatility. Its adoption has expanded globally as chefs and food processors recognize its balanced starch content and exceptional cooking qualities.

Specifications

Siegfried potatoes typically contain a medium starch content (14-17%), placing them between waxy and floury varieties in terms of texture and cooking behavior. The tubers average 120-200 grams in weight with a uniform, slightly oblong shape and shallow eyes for minimal peeling waste. The skin is smooth and golden-yellow, while the flesh maintains a vibrant yellow hue even after cooking or processing. This variety requires a moderate growing season of 90-110 days and performs best in well-drained, fertile soils with consistent moisture levels. Siegfried demonstrates good resistance to common scab and moderate tolerance to late blight, though it benefits from standard potato crop rotation practices.

Key Characteristics

1. Balanced Texture: The semi-floury flesh offers ideal consistency for both firm-boiled applications and creamy mashed potatoes.
2. Superior Flavor Profile: Distinctive buttery taste with rich, earthy undertones that enhance both simple and complex dishes.
3. Excellent Culinary Versatility: Performs well across all cooking methods from boiling and roasting to frying and baking.
4. Reliable Field Performance: Consistent yields with good resistance to common potato diseases and environmental stresses.
5. Market Appeal: Attractive appearance with uniform shape and size, plus excellent shelf life for both fresh and processed markets.

Best Uses

Siegfried is truly an all-around table potato that excels in virtually every culinary application while also being suitable for some processing uses. Its balanced starch content makes it perfect for traditional boiled potatoes, salads, and roasted dishes where shape retention is important. The variety also produces excellent mashed potatoes with a creamy texture and rich flavor. While not specifically bred for chips, Siegfried can be used for premium kettle-style chips due to its moderate starch levels and flavor. Some processors utilize it for pre-made refrigerated potato products like gnocchi or pre-cooked meals. However, its primary value lies in fresh market applications where its versatility and taste shine.

Supply Availability

We are proud to offer Siegfried potatoes through our integrated supply network that combines our own farm production with trusted partner growers. Our agricultural team carefully evaluates regional climate conditions to determine optimal growing locations for this variety each season. Through our partnerships with experienced potato farmers across Europe, we guarantee consistent quality and availability year-round. We provide flexible packaging options from small 10kg consumer bags to bulk 1000kg big bags, all meeting strict quality standards for size, appearance, and culinary performance. Our cold storage facilities ensure perfect preservation of Siegfried’s quality characteristics until delivery. Whether you’re a restaurant chain, retailer, or food processor, we can tailor our Siegfried potato supply to meet your specific requirements and volume needs.