CHIEFTAIN

CHIEFTAIN
Potato Variety Information
Variety Name: ChieftainRights Holder | Breeder: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITYCountry of Origin: United States Verenigde StatenYear of of introduction: 1966
Variety Description
Chieftain is a high yielding variety, attractive appearance, widely adapted. Undersizing can be a problem if soil moisture becomes limiting. Well suited for washing at maturity. Good storability. Medium specific gravity.

Characteristics
 
  • Maturity: mid-season
  • Skin colour: Red
  • Flesh colour: White
  • Tuber Shape: oval to oblong
  • Yield: High
  • Storability: Good
  • Utilization: Good for boiling, chipping at harvest, french fries
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Adams Seed Farms
Adams Seed Farms
Across the Creek Organics
Across the Creek Organics
Atlantic Potato Distributors Ltd.
Atlantic Potato Distributors Ltd.
Bon Accord Elite Seed Potato Centre
Bon Accord Elite Seed Potato Centre
Carleton County Spud Distributors Ltd.
Carleton County Spud Distributors Ltd.
Canadian Eastern Growers Inc.
Canadian Eastern Growers Inc.
Derek Mitchell Farms
Ellenberger Organic Farm
Edmonton Potato Growers Cooperative
Edmonton Potato Growers Cooperative
Ferme Givskud Farm Inc.
Ferme Givskud Farm Inc.
Gogolin Farms
Gilmore Brothers Farm Ltd.
Adams Seed Farms
Hilldale Potato Inc.
Helmer's Organic Farm
Helmer's Organic Farm
Les fermes Rivest Bourgeois inc
Les fermes Rivest Bourgeois inc
News for this Potato Variety
U.S. seed potatoes being harvested for export
juni 16, 2025
US Seed Potato Exports Grow 61% in Americas, Eye New Markets in Africa
United States seed potato exports grew strongly in the Americas, with new markets in Panama, Nicaragua, and Uruguay. Potatoes USA trials expand reach in Cuba, Honduras, and the Caribbean, while new export opportunities emerge in West Africa.
Verenigde Staten
Dr. Julia Wheeler (right) and Dena Wiseman (left) worked with other researchers and farmers to find season extension technologies
maart 15, 2025
Transforming Northern Agriculture: New Technologies, Collaborative Efforts, and Promising Potato Varieties
Agriculture is growing in Canada’s North with new collaborations and technologies. AAFC scientist Dr. Julia Wheeler led research on season extension for potatoes and green beans in northern communities. The study focused on soil health, pest management, and improving food security.
Canada
Xiu-Qing Li in lab, holding potato tubers.
november 15, 2022
Hot Potato! Canadian research into heat-tolerant potato genes builds on award-winning study
In the classic children’s game, nobody wants to be the one left holding the 'hot potato'. This also rings true for farmers, as rising global temperatures are bringing new meaning to the term.
Canada
INTA propone variedades de patata con mejor rendimiento para el consumo y la industria.
juli 05, 2021
INTA propone variedades de patata con mejor rendimiento para el consumo y la industria
Un estudio del INTA analizó cinco variedades de papa y determinó una con mejor peso y mayor número de tubérculos. Malargüe es la segunda mayor productora nacional de papa semilla.
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