Lehigh
Cornell-bred chip variety with common-scab resistance and good cold-storage tolerance.
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About this variety
Cornell-bred chip variety with common-scab resistance and good cold-storage tolerance.
Lehigh is classified as a north america variety released in 2003, 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.
Frequently asked questions about Lehigh
What is Lehigh potato?+
Lehigh is a north america potato variety released in 2003 originating from USA / Cornell. Cornell-bred chip variety with common-scab resistance and good cold-storage tolerance.
What is Lehigh potato best used for?+
Lehigh is best suited to chips, processing / industrial. Cornell-bred chip variety with common-scab resistance and good cold-storage tolerance.
When was Lehigh released?+
Lehigh was released in 2003. The variety is classified as north america.
Where is Lehigh grown?+
Lehigh is most commonly grown in North America, with original release from USA / Cornell. 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.