Lamoka
Newer chip variety from Cornell. Better cold-storage tolerance than Atlantic, lower acrylamide.
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Best uses
About this variety
Newer chip variety from Cornell. Better cold-storage tolerance than Atlantic, lower acrylamide.
Lamoka is classified as a north america variety released in 2010, primarily used for chips, processing / industrial. For agronomic specs, breeder details, and trial data not yet captured here, refer to the source registries linked at the bottom of this page.
Where is Lamoka grown?
Lamoka is most commonly grown in North America, with original release from USA. The variety is commercially established within its regional context. Cultivation footprint reflects the variety's adaptation to local agroclimatic conditions and the breeding programme's regional focus.
Production data for the specific countries where Lamoka dominates is documented through CIP, USDA, AHDB, ICAR-CPRI, NAK Netherlands, and national agricultural agencies depending on origin. Cross-reference our country profiles for production context — see the global country index or specific producers in North America.
What is Lamoka best used for?
Lamoka is best suited to chips, processing / industrial. Newer chip variety from Cornell. Better cold-storage tolerance than Atlantic, lower acrylamide.
End-use suitability is determined by specific gravity, flesh colour, dry-matter content, and reducing-sugar levels. Processing-grade varieties typically require specific gravity ≥1.080 and low reducing sugars to support Maillard browning without producing dark or bitter products. See the complete varieties guide for cross-variety comparison.
When was Lamoka released and by whom?
Lamoka was released in 2010 by USA. The variety belongs to the North America family of cultivars and reflects the breeding objectives of its origin programme — typically a combination of yield improvement, disease resistance, and end-use specification matching the dominant commercial demand of the period.
As a more recent release, Lamoka reflects modern breeding priorities — likely combining yield improvement with updated disease-resistance packages and end-use specification matching contemporary processor or retail demand.
How does Lamoka compare to similar varieties?
Within the North America family of cultivars, Lamoka is classified as a recent variety. Comparable varieties include Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah, Ranger Russet — each with distinct breeding histories and end-use profiles. Cross-comparison data is available through our variety database.
For systematic comparison see the variety compare tool or browse all 237 varieties in our database. Each variety has its own dedicated profile with origin, traits, and uses documented from primary breeder sources.
Frequently asked questions about Lamoka
What is Lamoka potato?+
Lamoka is a north america potato variety released in 2010 originating from USA. Newer chip variety from Cornell. Better cold-storage tolerance than Atlantic, lower acrylamide.
What is Lamoka potato best used for?+
Lamoka is best suited to chips, processing / industrial. Newer chip variety from Cornell. Better cold-storage tolerance than Atlantic, lower acrylamide.
When was Lamoka released?+
Lamoka was released in 2010. The variety is classified as north america (Recent).
Where is Lamoka grown?+
Lamoka is most commonly grown in North America, with original release from USA. 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.