Yukon Gold potato
| 'Yukon Gold' | |
|---|---|
The golden yellow flesh of the 'Yukon Gold' potato | |
| Genus | Solanum |
| Species | Solanum tuberosum |
| Hybrid parentage | 'Norgleam' × W5279-4 |
| Cultivar | 'Yukon Gold' |
| Origin | Ontario, Canada |
'Yukon Gold' is a large cultivar of potato most distinctly characterized by its thin, smooth, eye-free skin and yellow-tinged flesh. This potato was developed in the 1960s by Garnet ("Gary") Johnston in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, with the help of Geoff Rowberry at the University of Guelph. The official cross bred strain was made in 1966 and 'Yukon Gold' was finally released into the market in 1980.