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Québécois Potatoes

Abeille Potatoes

Abeille Potatoes have yellowish, flaky skin and yellowish flesh. Above ground, the plant has dark green leaves; when it flowers, it will produce only a few small white flowers. The plant delivers high yields later in the season. This is a waxy potato, good for boiling. History Notes Abeille Potatoes were bred and released by…

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Aquilon Potatoes

Aquilon are oval potatoes with smooth, white skin, and white flesh. The plant delivers an early harvest. These are waxy potatoes. Cooking Tips Good as a boiled potato. Storage Hints These potatoes store well. In storage, they are good for use in making potato chips up until the end of April. History Notes Aquilon Potatoes…

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Bear Poop Potatoes

Bear Poop Potatoes are somewhat curved and pointed at one end. They have dull, medium-dark-purple skin, which is smooth for the most part. These are floury potatoes, with white flesh. Possibly the same potato as Purple Cowhorn and Seneca Cowhorn . History Notes Bear Poop Potatoes were first documented in the hands of a grower…

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Brise du Nord Potatoes

Brise du Nord Potatoes are slightly oval, with smooth red skin and white flesh. They are floury, but not good for potato chips (aka crisps in the UK) or for French Fries (aka chips in the UK.) They are meant for sale direct to the consumer. History Notes Brise du Nord Potatoes were developed in…

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Envol Potatoes

Envol Potatoes are oval, with smooth, light buff skin, and white flesh. These are waxy potatoes, that hold their shape very well during cooking. They are aimed at the direct to consumer table market. Early harvest. History Notes Envol Potatoes were developed by the Québec Ministry of Agriculture (MAPAQ) at its Les Buissons Research Centre…

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Peribonka Potatoes

Peribonka Potatoes are oblong, with thick brown skin with russetting, and off-white flesh. They are promoted for processing into French Fries (aka chips in the UK) and as all-purpose for direct to consumer sales. High yields. History Notes Peribonka Potatoes were developed in 1990 by the Québec Ministry of Agriculture at its Les Buissons Research…

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Roselys Potatoes

Roselys are large-sized, round to oval potatoes with smooth light-red skin, and white flesh. They are marketed as all-purpose for direct to consumer sales and for processing into French Fries (aka chips in the UK.) History Notes Roselys Potatoes were developed in 1987 by the Québec Ministry of Agriculture at its Les Buissons Research Station,…

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