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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Yukon Gold Potato |
| Scientific name | Solanum tuberosum |
| Family / Genus | Solanaceae / — |
| Produce category | Root Vegetable |
| Produce subcategory | Potato |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4073 |
| PLU — organic | 94073 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_5990 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 75.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yukon Gold | 40% | Medium-sized, round-oval, smooth, thin yellow skin with shallow pink eyes. Flesh is moist, waxy, and golden yellow. Excellent for boiling, mashing, roasting, and frying. Developed in Canada and releas |
| Satina | 15% | Smooth, light yellow skin and bright yellow, firm flesh. An all-purpose potato, good for boiling, baking, and frying. Known for good yield and disease resistance. European origin, gaining popularity i |
| Carola | 10% | Oblong shape, smooth yellow skin, and deep yellow, firm, waxy flesh. Excellent for roasting, frying, and salads. Good disease resistance. Often described as having a richer, more buttery flavor than Y |
| Yellow Finn | 5% | Irregular, somewhat flattened shape with thin, light yellow skin and deep yellow, waxy flesh. Possesses a distinct buttery flavor, making it excellent for boiling, mashing, and salads. An older, well- |
| German Butterball | 3% | Round to oval shape with thin, golden-yellow skin and rich, buttery yellow flesh. Very waxy texture, excellent for roasting, boiling, and salads. Highly prized for its intense flavor and creamy textur |
| Nicola | 2% | Oblong, smooth yellow skin, and firm, waxy yellow flesh. Good for boiling, salads, and roasting. Known for good disease resistance and consistent yields, offering a mild, slightly sweet flavor. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 40°F.
- Freezing point: 29.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 2 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.1 µL/kg·h typical (?–?) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Ethylene can break dormancy and promote sprouting, especially at warmer temperatures or prolonged exposure.
Mixed-load compatibility
Non-ethylene producer, low ethylene sensitive. Avoid strong odor emitters.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? Yes
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Steady to slightly increasing, driven by culinary versatility and consumer preference for yellow-fleshed potatoes.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.4 |
| Income elasticity | 0.2 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Russet | 55% |
| Red | 18% |
| Yellow (including Yukon Gold) | 18% |
| White | 5% |
| Specialty/Fingerling | 4% |
| Yukon Gold (estimated share of total fresh market) | 9.9% |
Pack sizes
- 3 lb
- 5 lb
- 10 lb
- 15 lb
- 20 lb
- 50 lb
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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