Yukon Gem
Improved Yukon Gold descendant with better disease resistance.
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Best uses
About this variety
Improved Yukon Gold descendant with better disease resistance.
Yukon Gem is classified as a north america variety released in 2011, primarily used for all-purpose, 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 Yukon Gem
What is Yukon Gem potato?+
Yukon Gem is a north america potato variety released in 2011 originating from USA. Improved Yukon Gold descendant with better disease resistance.
What is Yukon Gem potato best used for?+
Yukon Gem is best suited to all-purpose, boiling / salad. Improved Yukon Gold descendant with better disease resistance.
When was Yukon Gem released?+
Yukon Gem was released in 2011. The variety is classified as north america (Recent).
Where is Yukon Gem grown?+
Yukon Gem 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.