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Adirondack Red

Red-fleshed Cornell-bred variety. Pairs with Adirondack Blue for visual contrast.

At a glance

Origin
USA / Cornell
Region
North America

Best uses

SpecialtyBoiling / Salad

About this variety

Red-fleshed Cornell-bred variety. Pairs with Adirondack Blue for visual contrast.

Adirondack Red is classified as a north america variety, primarily used for specialty, boiling / salad. For agronomic specs, breeder details, and trial data not yet captured here, refer to the source registries linked at the bottom of this page.

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Frequently asked questions about Adirondack Red

What is Adirondack Red potato?+

Adirondack Red is a north america potato variety originating from USA / Cornell. Red-fleshed Cornell-bred variety. Pairs with Adirondack Blue for visual contrast.

What is Adirondack Red potato best used for?+

Adirondack Red is best suited to specialty, boiling / salad. Red-fleshed Cornell-bred variety. Pairs with Adirondack Blue for visual contrast.

Where is Adirondack Red grown?+

Adirondack Red is most commonly grown in North America, with original release from USA / Cornell. Cross-reference our country profiles for production data.

Sources & methodology

Variety profiles aggregate data from CIP Lima genebank, ICAR-CPRI variety catalogue, EU Common Catalogue, USDA PVPO, AHDB Potato Variety Database, NIAB, NAK Netherlands, the Potato Pedigree Database, national breeding programmes (CAAS, EARO, BARI, INTA, EMBRAPA, INIFAP, IHAR-PIB, VNIIKKH), and peer-reviewed literature in Potato Research and the American Journal of Potato Research.

Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Potatopedia editorial team.

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