The Purple Passion potato is a U.S. developed variety from Colorado State University, released in 2006. Known for its deep purple skin and vibrant purple flesh, it offers a mildly earthy, nutty flavor with a firm, waxy texture. Purple Passion is popular in salads and gourmet dishes, where its unique color adds visual appeal and nutritional value.
This medium-maturity potato is ideal for boiling, roasting, and steaming, retaining its striking color during cooking. Rich in anthocyanins, it provides high antioxidant content along with fiber, potassium, and Vitamin C.
Characteristics
- Appearance: Purple skin and dark-purple flesh. High in antioxidants and ideal for the fresh fingerling market, with few tuber defects.
- Flavor Profile: Excellent fingerling flavor.
- Usage: Fresh market
- Maturity: Medium-season maturity, generally ready for harvest around 90–110 days after planting.
- Yield: Moderate yield with good-quality tubers.
- Disease Resistance: Shows good resistance to common potato diseases, though it may require careful management in regions with high disease pressure.