Variety Name
This variety of potato was named by Gary Johnston and Charlie Bishop. Initially named “Yukon” by Johnston for the Yukon River and gold rush country in Northern Canada. Bishop suggested adding Gold to better reflect the colour and appearance of the potato.
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