Criolla
Small yellow-fleshed Colombian highland variety. National cuisine staple.
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About this variety
Small yellow-fleshed Colombian highland variety. National cuisine staple.
Criolla is classified as a andean / native variety, primarily used for boiling / salad, specialty. 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 Criolla
What is Criolla potato?+
Criolla is a andean / native potato variety originating from Colombia (native). Small yellow-fleshed Colombian highland variety. National cuisine staple.
What is Criolla potato best used for?+
Criolla is best suited to boiling / salad, specialty. Small yellow-fleshed Colombian highland variety. National cuisine staple.
Where is Criolla grown?+
Criolla is most commonly grown in Andean / Native, with original release from Colombia (native). 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.