Purple Majesty
Anthocyanin-rich purple-fleshed variety. High antioxidant content.
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About this variety
Anthocyanin-rich purple-fleshed variety. High antioxidant content.
Purple Majesty is classified as a specialty / heritage variety released in 2006, 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 Purple Majesty
What is Purple Majesty potato?+
Purple Majesty is a specialty / heritage potato variety released in 2006 originating from USA / Colorado State. Anthocyanin-rich purple-fleshed variety. High antioxidant content.
What is Purple Majesty potato best used for?+
Purple Majesty is best suited to specialty, boiling / salad. Anthocyanin-rich purple-fleshed variety. High antioxidant content.
When was Purple Majesty released?+
Purple Majesty was released in 2006. The variety is classified as specialty / heritage.
Where is Purple Majesty grown?+
Purple Majesty is most commonly grown in Specialty / Heritage, with original release from USA / Colorado State. 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.