Mayan Gold
Phureja-derived dual-purpose. Distinctive yellow flesh, fast-cooking. UK premium market.
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About this variety
Phureja-derived dual-purpose. Distinctive yellow flesh, fast-cooking. UK premium market.
Mayan Gold is classified as a western europe variety released in 2008, primarily used for specialty, boiling / salad. 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 Mayan Gold
What is Mayan Gold potato?+
Mayan Gold is a western europe potato variety released in 2008 originating from United Kingdom / SCRI. Phureja-derived dual-purpose. Distinctive yellow flesh, fast-cooking. UK premium market.
What is Mayan Gold potato best used for?+
Mayan Gold is best suited to specialty, boiling / salad. Phureja-derived dual-purpose. Distinctive yellow flesh, fast-cooking. UK premium market.
When was Mayan Gold released?+
Mayan Gold was released in 2008. The variety is classified as western europe.
Where is Mayan Gold grown?+
Mayan Gold is most commonly grown in Western Europe, with original release from United Kingdom / SCRI. 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.