Carola
Yellow-fleshed waxy variety. Common in Germany and US specialty markets.
At a glance
Best uses
About this variety
Yellow-fleshed waxy variety. Common in Germany and US specialty markets.
Carola is classified as a western europe variety released in 1990, primarily used for boiling / salad, 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 Carola
What is Carola potato?+
Carola is a western europe potato variety released in 1990 originating from Germany. Yellow-fleshed waxy variety. Common in Germany and US specialty markets.
What is Carola potato best used for?+
Carola is best suited to boiling / salad, all-purpose. Yellow-fleshed waxy variety. Common in Germany and US specialty markets.
When was Carola released?+
Carola was released in 1990. The variety is classified as western europe.
Where is Carola grown?+
Carola is most commonly grown in Western Europe, with original release from Germany. 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.