Waldviertler Scheckerl

This potato variety has been cultivated in the Waldviertel for more than 80 years. It is not only suitable for traditional regional dishes.

The potato variety gets its name from its appearance: the potatoes are light brown in colour and have red spots around the eyes. The exact origin of the Waldviertler Scheckerl is unknown, but the variety has been cultivated in the Waldviertel for more than 80 years. Nowadays, the potato variety is often confused with the Rotaugerl (Quarta). One distinguishing feature is the flesh: the flesh of the Scheckerl is light yellow to white or cream-coloured, while that of the Rotaugerl is yellow.

The Scheckerl is relatively robust and, as with many other rarities, the yield is somewhat lower than that of the more modern varieties grown organically. The potato variety is waxy to floury and can therefore be used universally in the kitchen. The Scheckerl is well suited for traditional Waldviertel dishes, for example for preparing poppy seed tents or dumplings.

Got a taste for it? Here you will find a Recipe for Waldviertler Scheckerl gnocchi.