Origin: Germany, 2016. All-purpose. Known for superior storage traits and drought tolerance. Listed as an early maturing variety in seed catalog, but is a mid-late variety when dry farmed in Western Oregon. Belmonda was the highest yielding variety in trials with the Dry Farming Collaborative in 2020 & 2021.
Variety Details
Type | yellow skin, yellow flesh |
Species | Solanum tuberosum |
Availability | Maine Potato Lady |
Breeder/Steward | Solana |
Recommended by | Dry Farming Institute |
Location of Variety Evaluation | Humboldt, CA and Willamette Valley, OR |
Variety Evaluation Info | OSU Dry Farming Project 2020 Potato Variety Trial Report |