Cultivar

Shape

Colour of the skin and flesh

Classification system

Cooking characteristics

Mondial

Oval

White

Waxy

An ideal boiling potato as it does not slough.

Fabula

Oval

Light yellow

Waxy

Suited for boiling and baking.

Buffelspoort

Round-Oval

White

Waxy

Ideal for boiling as it retains its shape.

BP1

Flat Oval

White

Waxy/Floury

Combination potatoes lend themselves to a variety of cooking techniques, especially boiling and roasting.

Van der Plank

Oval-Pear

White

Waxy/Floury

Can be prepared using a variety of cooking techniques. Best suited for boiling and frying.

Fianna

Oval

Light yellow

Waxy/Floury

Can be used in the processing industry as it is firm with a fluffy mouthfeel.

Valor

Oval

Cream white

Waxy/Floury

Ideal roasting potatoes as they keep their form and have a fluffy mouthfeel.

Sifra

Round

White

Waxy/Floury

An all-round potato that is ideally suited for most cooking techniques.

Up-To-Date (UTD)

Flat Oval

Cream white

Floury

Floury texture, makes this potato ideal for mash.

Darius

Oval

White

Floury

Floury texture but keeps its shape when cooked.

Avalanche

Oval

White

Floury

Good for roasting, frying and mash with a fluffy texture.