Linda
Long-running German yellow-flesh variety. Faced de-listing controversy; preserved by farmer campaign.
At a glance
Best uses
About this variety
Long-running German yellow-flesh variety. Faced de-listing controversy; preserved by farmer campaign.
Linda is classified as a western europe variety released in 1974, 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 Linda
What is Linda potato?+
Linda is a western europe potato variety released in 1974 originating from Germany. Long-running German yellow-flesh variety. Faced de-listing controversy; preserved by farmer campaign.
What is Linda potato best used for?+
Linda is best suited to boiling / salad, all-purpose. Long-running German yellow-flesh variety. Faced de-listing controversy; preserved by farmer campaign.
When was Linda released?+
Linda was released in 1974. The variety is classified as western europe.
Where is Linda grown?+
Linda 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.