Cardinal
Red-skinned. Common in South Asian markets — good shelf appearance and storage.
At a glance
Best uses
About this variety
Red-skinned. Common in South Asian markets — good shelf appearance and storage.
Cardinal is classified as a western europe variety released in 1969, primarily used for fresh market, all-purpose. For agronomic specs, breeder details, and trial data not yet captured here, refer to the source registries linked at the bottom of this page.
Frequently asked questions about Cardinal
What is Cardinal potato?+
Cardinal is a western europe potato variety released in 1969 originating from Netherlands. Red-skinned. Common in South Asian markets — good shelf appearance and storage.
What is Cardinal potato best used for?+
Cardinal is best suited to fresh market, all-purpose. Red-skinned. Common in South Asian markets — good shelf appearance and storage.
When was Cardinal released?+
Cardinal was released in 1969. The variety is classified as western europe (Heritage).
Where is Cardinal grown?+
Cardinal is most commonly grown in Western Europe, with original release from Netherlands. Cross-reference our country profiles for production data.
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.