Golden Wonder potato facts for kids

The Golden Wonder is a popular type of potato known for its dry and floury texture. It's a "late maincrop" potato, which means it's harvested later in the growing season. This potato is a favorite for cooking methods like baking, roasting, and frying. It has a rough, brownish skin, often called "russet skinned."

What Makes Golden Wonder Special?

The Golden Wonder potato is famous for its unique texture. It becomes very dry and floury when cooked. This makes it perfect for:

• Baking: It gets wonderfully fluffy inside.
• Roasting: It turns crispy and golden on the outside.
• Frying: It makes delicious chips or fries.

Cooking Tips for Golden Wonder

While it's great for many dishes, you need to be careful when boiling Golden Wonder potatoes. They can easily fall apart if left in the water for too long. For best results, boil them until they are almost tender, then drain the water. Put the pot back on the stove over low heat. This lets the potatoes finish cooking and dry out, making them perfectly floury.

Where Did the Golden Wonder Potato Come From?

The Golden Wonder potato was first discovered in Scotland in 1906. A person named Mr. Brown from Arbroath found this special potato.

A Unique Potato

Interestingly, the Golden Wonder potato is a bit like two potatoes in one! It's a special kind of plant that has an outer layer from the 'Golden Wonder' variety and an inner part from a different variety called 'Langworthy'. This makes it quite unique.

Growing Golden Wonder Potatoes

Golden Wonder potatoes tend to produce a smaller amount of potatoes compared to some other types. They can sometimes get certain plant diseases. However, they are quite good at resisting slugs and a common potato disease called blight.

The Name's Origin

You might have heard of the crisp (or potato chip) company called Golden Wonder. This company was actually named after this very potato!