Tawa Potatoes This page first published: Apr 16, 2005 · Updated: Jun 1, 2018 · by CooksInfo. Copyright © 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · Tawa Potatoes are uniformly-sized potatoes with smooth skin. History Notes Tawa Potatoes were developed at Iowa State College from a cross between two potatoes referred to as “B595-76” and “B76-23.” Released 1957.