CHIEFTAIN

CHIEFTAIN
Potato Variety Information
Variety Name: ChieftainRights Holder | Breeder: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITYCountry of Origin: United States United StatesYear 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
Companies Offering this Variety
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
La Patate Lac-Saint-Jean
La Patate Lac-Saint-Jean
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News for this Potato Variety
Freshly harvested seed potatoes – Cuba has officially registered the U.S. variety Golden Globe, marking a major step toward expanded exports and stronger yields in Latin America.
October 06, 2025
United States Seed Potato Exports Surge: New Markets Emerging in Central and South America
Potatoes USA reports strong seed export growth. Golden Globe registered in Cuba, Soraya next. New sales in Panama, Nicaragua & Uruguay follow trials. Future trials planned in Dominican Republic & Honduras, including the variety Sound.
United States
U.S. seed potatoes being harvested for export
June 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.
United States
Dr. Julia Wheeler (right) and Dena Wiseman (left) worked with other researchers and farmers to find season extension technologies
March 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
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