What are the Top Potato Varieties Grown Around the World
Potatoes are one of the easiest plants to grow, and they can be used in a variety of dishes from mashed potatoes, French fries, potato salad, and even baked potatoes. There are different types of potatoes available today based on color, growing conditions and personal taste. In Israel’s Negev region alone, there are over 100 potato varieties being grown with many of those crops being exported to countries around the world. You’ve probably heard of some of the top potato varieties such as Russet Potatoes, Yukon Gold, Red Potatoes, Fingerling Potatoes, and the famous Dod Moshe potato grown in Israel. With so many potato varieties to select from it can get quite confusing to know which one to choose. Fear not, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite potatoes you can include in your next meal.
Russet Potatoes
Russet potatoes are a type of potato that has an irregular, oblong shape. They have a rough flesh that’s brown on the outside and white on the inside. The russet is a classic potato variety and is the most popular variety grown in North America. It’s also called “Idaho” or “baking” potato, due to its common use in baking.
The russet was first developed commercially in 1871 by Luther Burbank, who crossed two varieties from Europe to create this new variety with large tubers best suited for baking. The russet’s popularity grew quickly after it was introduced to consumers because it produced high yields and provided good storage qualities for long periods of time when stored at cool temperatures.
Russets make the perfect French fries:
Russets make great fries since they are high in starch content which helps them absorb more oil during frying than other varieties of potatoes do; they also have a relatively thin skin, so they don’t need as much time to cook.
Yukon Gold Potatoes
Yukon Gold potatoes are a type of white potato with a yellow color that gets its name from the Yukon Territory in Canada. The name was chosen because this type of potato originated there, although it’s actually grown in many places around the world today.
Yukon Gold potatoes are very similar to another popular, yellow-fleshed variety called round white potatoes (also known as russets). The biggest difference between these two types of potatoes is that Yukon Golds have thinner skins than round whites and contain less starch, which makes them less starchy when cooked.
How Do You Cook Yukon Gold Potatoes?
Yukon Golds are best when cooked whole or cut into pieces before cooking so that they cook evenly throughout their entire shape instead of just on one side or corner. They can also be roasted at high temperatures.
Red Potatoes
These are a favorite for their sweet flavor and red skin. They have few eyes and are best eaten when young. You can bake them, fry them or roast them – just don’t boil them! Red potatoes have a thin skin and flesh that ranges in color from white to red with purple tints. They have a waxy texture that holds their shape well when baked or fried. Their thin skins also make them ideal for salads where you don’t want the skin to get soggy from dressing. Red potatoes typically have about 110 calories per serving and provide about 4 grams of protein each.
Here are some ways you can use red potatoes:
Baking is one of the easiest ways to cook red potatoes because it doesn’t require much attention during cooking time and yields nice results every time! Just wash your red potatoes well then scrub off any dirt on the outside with a brush if necessary before you begin cooking.
Fingerling Potatoes
Fingerling potatoes are among the most popular varieties of potato in the United States. They come in a variety of sizes and colors. they all have one thing in common: finger-shaped ends that make them easy to hold. Fingerling potatoes are typically harvested between the size of a golf ball and a baseball. They’re often smaller than you might expect. they pack a lot of flavors into those little packages. You can find fingerling potatoes at almost any grocery store or farmer’s market. many people like to grow them at home because it’s fun to watch them grow.
What should I make with fingerling potatoes?
There are lots of ways to cook fingerling potatoes. here are some of our favorites:
- Bake them whole with rosemary or garlic butter for an easy side dish or snack.
- Roast them with olive oil and salt for a healthy alternative to French fries.
- Cut them into wedges and pan fry or grill until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Dod Moshe Potatoes
One of Israel’s most popular varieties of potatoes is the Dod Moshe gourmet potatoes. These delicious potatoes are mostly used for baking. also can be added to fresh salads to shake things up. Each potato is carefully picked and packed by hand. we make sure they all have a uniform shapes and sizes. The Dod Moshe potato have unique flavors including potatoes with a hint of nutty taste. While many locals love this delicious spud. many of the crops grown in Israel used for export to countries around the world.
Wrapping it up
There are many varieties of potatoes grown today. If you are looking to grow some potatoes in your garden. then you should consider the varieties that suit your climate and taste. The best types will grow very well in the soil. yield a good number of potatoes, and be large enough to store after harvest. With these tips and suggestions. you’ll be well on your way to choosing the perfect potato for your culinary needs. if you’re a gardener yourself, it will also help you know where to start with your own varieties.
