Viking Red Potatoes are oblong, with smooth, bright red skin, and white flesh.
These are waxy potatoes, marketed for direct to consumer sales.
The plant does well in hot climates, and the potatoes grows quickly.
Popular in Cuba.
Storage Hints
Stores well.
The red skin maintains its colour during storage.
History Notes
Viking Red Potatoes were developed by North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota in 1953 from a cross between Redskin and Nordack potatoes.
Released 1962.