New potatoes: definition + list of 31 varieties

Cultivating new potatoes is comparatively easy and allows a first harvest very early in the year. This in turn offers various advantages. But which varieties belong to it and what are these potatoes all about – our list and definition show it.

Definition

The term early potatoes already reveals what it is all about – potatoes that are ready to be harvested very early in the year. With the varieties in question, the early harvest not only depends on the potatoes being planted in the ground early in the year. The variety also plays a crucial role. Because some variants mature much faster than others and offer various advantages as a result and due to other properties.

benefits

The advantage of early potatoes is not only early ripening. In addition to this characteristic of definition, the varieties in question also have other advantages to offer. Below:

  • the bed is free again quickly: Due to the short growth and ripening times, the bed in question can be used twice a year. This is a decisive advantage, especially in small gardens, and opens up several possibilities.
  • Resistances: Potato blight and potato beetles often cannot harm the early potatoes. Because, on the one hand, the rapidly maturing cultivated forms tend to be more resistant and, on the other hand, some parasites are often not so active at the time of growth and maturity that they pose a danger.
  • Fine taste: The early potatoes usually have a much finer and more aromatic taste than later potatoes. In addition, the shell can usually be eaten without any problems. Because of this and the fact that they are harvested during the asparagus season, the potatoes are wonderfully suited as jacket potatoes.
  • great variety: floury or waxy, sweet, mild or tart – there are a large number of different options with early potatoes.
Note: The disadvantage of early potatoes, however, is that in most cases they cannot be stored for long. They spoil quickly and should therefore be used up in a short time or, preferably, eaten freshly harvested. However, some exceptions to this rule can be found among the new potatoes and in our list.

sorts

There are numerous different variations of new potatoes, so that the right one can be selected for every taste and every use. Our list shows 31 of the most popular and best strains:

A bis E

Acapella

The German variety is:

  • particularly light and mild
  • goes well with spicy dishes
  • offers high yields
  • mostly sticky
  • comparatively susceptible to weed falls

Agata

The variety is:

  • pronounced tolerant
  •  hardly storable
  • ideal taste immediately after harvest
  • sticky
  • intense yellow flesh

Active

The Aktiva variety is a comparatively modern variety. Their properties include:

  • particularly high yield
  • ideal for smaller gardens or growing on a balcony
  • mostly sticky
  • pleasantly intense potato aroma

Annabelle

The variety is:

  • a real heavy feeder
  • provides a high yield with sufficient supply
  • sticky
  • ideal for salads, baked potatoes and casseroles

Arosa

  • suitable for potato wedges, fried potatoes and french fries
  • reddish shell
  • very light flesh
  • mostly sticky
  • disease resistant

Augusta

  • well storable
  • mealy boiling
  • suitable for soups and purees

Belana

  • fine but aromatic in taste
  • comparatively easy to store
  • versatile
  • waxy potato variety
  • high yields
  • Potatoes are yellow and relatively small

Berber

This potato variety is:

  • ripe very early
  • sticky
  • pleasant, mild taste
  • versatile preparation options

Chilean

  • best taste not freshly harvested, but after a short storage period
  • Harvest in June or July
  • Intensives, asides Aroma
  • sticky

Christa

  • very fine and mild in taste
  • versatile
  • mostly sticky
  • intense yellow flesh

Firstborn

The characteristics of the Dutch variety are:

  • low to medium yield
  • red to dark red skin
  • aromatic taste with a meaty note
  • greasy consistency
  • suitable as fried potatoes, stir-fries and as jacket or boiled potatoes

F to H

Finka

  • yellow-fleshed
  • mealy boiling
  • mild in taste
  • resistant to nematodes
  • well storable
  • the potatoes are ideal for gratins, as baked potatoes or fries

Frieslanders

The Friesland potatoes are:

  • aromatic in taste
  • mostly sticky
  • bring high yields
  • are suitable as fries, fried potatoes or for casseroles

Gala

  • high yields with sufficient watering
  • ideal for smaller gardens and beds
  • mealy boiling
  • aromatic
  • suitable for puree but also for stews and dumplings

Gloria

  • mostly sticky
  • very fine, delicious aroma
  • Versatile uses, for example for salads or gratins

Glorietta

  • enormous need for nutrients and water
  • very high yields
  • sticky
  • intense yellow flesh
  • pleasantly aromatic in taste

Goldmarie

  • sticky
  • fine taste
  • high yield
  • ideal for hobby gardeners

Whole

  • mainly waxy to floury
  • very light flesh
  • intense taste
  • ideal as jacket or boiled potatoes

K to O

Karat

  • comparatively new variety
  • rustic potato flavor
  • good yields
  • mild taste
  • comparatively late harvest for new potatoes

Karlena

  • frugal and therefore ideal for poor soil conditions
  • resistant to diseases and pests
  • mealy boiling
  • suitable for soups, purees and as a baked potato

Lilly

  • fine taste
  • well storable
  • mealy boiling
  • versatile application possibilities
  • high yield

Marabel


  • Margit
    slightly sweet aroma
  • Versatile uses in dishes
  • mostly sticky
  • high yields
  • comparatively old variety from Hungary
  • good taste
  • very high yields, therefore also suitable for small beds

Miranda

  • floury
  • resistant to diseases and pests
  • resistant to drought
  • the taste is mild
  • well suited for soups and preparations in the oven

Osira

The variety:

  • is ripe very early in the year
  • can be harvested early in June
  • has a mild, pleasant aroma
  • brings very high yields
  • is ideal for hobby gardeners

P bus U

Pink Gipsy

The variety from Scotland:

  • stands out because of its red color
  • has a very fine skin
  • eignet sich wunderbar als Salzkartoffel, Pellkartoffel oder Ofenkartoffel
  • weist einen feinen Geschmack auf
  • liefert hohe Erträge
  • ist vorwiegend festkochend

Princess

  • zart in der Konsistenz
  • fein im Geschmack
  • resistent gegen Krankheiten und Schädlinge
  • robust im Anbau
  • gut für Anfänger in der Pflanzenpflege geeignet
  • festkochend
  • ideal für Gratins, Salate aber auch Bratkartoffeln und Pellkartoffeln

Red Sonia

Diese Sorte der Frühkartoffeln:

  • weist eine rot gefärbte Schale auf
  • hat einen interessanten, würzigen Geschmack
  • vorwiegend festkochend
  • suitable as a baked potato and puree
  • smooth shell with flat eyes

Rosara

The Rosara variety offers:

  • an interesting and decorative red bowl
  • tender, light yellow flesh
  • a predominantly sticky consistency
  • high resistance to diseases

Sieglinde

New potatoes of this variety:

  • have a delicate taste
  • are sticky
  • bring high yields
  • show good durability
  • have a delicate skin

In addition, Sieglinde is one of the best-known and most popular new potatoes in Germany.

Ukama

Die Frühkartoffel-Sorte Ukama:

  • is ripe very early in the year
  • produces high yields
  • has a mild taste
  • has a delicate, smooth skin
  • has pale yellow flesh
  • ideal variety for boiled potatoes and baked potatoes

Kira Bellingham

I'm a homes writer and editor with more than 20 years' experience in publishing. I have worked across many titles, including Ideal Home and, of course, Homes & Gardens. My day job is as Chief Group Sub Editor across the homes and interiors titles in the group. This has given me broad experience in interiors advice on just about every subject. I'm obsessed with interiors and delighted to be part of the Homes & Gardens team.

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