Seed Potato Imports
Import Origins
Golden Seeds Co. imports premium quality seed potatoes from leading European suppliers in:
France
Premium seed varieties from established French suppliers
Netherlands
High-quality seed potatoes from Dutch producers
Germany
Certified seed varieties from German suppliers
Scotland
Premium seed potatoes from Scottish producers
All our seed imports are sourced from certified suppliers who meet international quality standards and phytosanitary requirements.
Our Trusted Suppliers
J&E Smillie (Montrose) Ltd
Scottish Seed Potato Supplier
Cygnet PEP
Scottish Potato Breeders & Seed Exporters
Elorn Plants
French Agricultural & Seed Supplier
Q - Potato Holland BV
Dutch Seed Potato Supplier
Varieties We Supply
We work with our European partners to provide a range of seed potato varieties suitable for different growing conditions and end uses. Our varieties are selected based on:
- Adaptability to Egyptian growing conditions
- Yield potential and quality characteristics
- Market demand and end-use requirements
- Disease resistance and storage capabilities
For specific variety information and availability, please contact our team. We can provide detailed specifications for varieties suitable for:
- Table potato production
- Industrial processing (chips, fries, etc.)
- Export-oriented cultivation
- Local market consumption
Cara
SEED POTATO VARIETY
Grade: SE
Crop Type: Maincrop
Market Use: Dual-purpose (Table & Processing)
Origin: Scotland / France
Suppliers: J&E Smillie / Elorn Plants
Type: Maincrop (harvested late summer to autumn)
Appearance: Round tubers with white skin and distinctive pink eyes
Flesh: White, soft to floury
Uses: Baking, chipping, mashing, roasting (table & processing)
Resistance: Good resistance to common scab and drought
Storage: Stores very well over long periods
Spunta
SEED POTATO VARIETY
Grade: SE
Crop Type: Early Maincrop
Market Use: Table (Fresh Consumption)
Origin: France
Suppliers: Elorn Plants
Type: Early maincrop (semi-early maturity)
Appearance: Large, long-oval tubers with smooth yellow skin and shallow eyes
Flesh: Light yellow, firm to slightly moist
Uses: Boiling, home cooking, mashing, fresh fries (table market)
Resistance: Good tolerance to heat and drought; moderate disease resistance
Storage: Medium storage ability (short to mid-term)
Lady Rosetta
SEED POTATO VARIETY
Grade: SE
Crop Type: Late Early
Market Use: Crisping (Chips/Crisps)
Origin: Scotland
Suppliers: J&E Smillie / Cygnet PEP
Type: Late early (crisping line)
Appearance: Round tubers; red skin; light yellow flesh; rough skin; medium/shallow eyes
Uses: High dry matter; excellent fry colour (crisping)
Resistance: Good resistance to PLRV; moderate resistance to PVY; good resistance to common scab; moderately susceptible to powdery scab
Hermes
SEED POTATO VARIETY
Grade: SE
Crop Type: Maincrop
Market Use: Processing (Chips / Crisps)
Origin: Scotland
Suppliers: J&E Smillie / Cygnet PEP
Type: Maincrop (harvested late summer to autumn)
Appearance: Oval to round tubers with light cream skin and shallow eyes
Flesh: Light yellow, firm
Uses: Crisp production, industrial processing
Resistance: Good resistance to common scab; stable frying performance
Storage: Excellent long-term storage with consistent frying quality
Who We Supply
Farmers
We supply seed potatoes to farmers across Egypt, from small-scale family farms to large commercial operations. Our distribution network ensures timely delivery during planting seasons, and we provide support to help farmers achieve optimal results.
Industrial Clients
We work with chips manufacturers and other food processing companies, supplying seed varieties specifically suited for industrial processing. Our industrial clients rely on us for consistent quality and reliable supply of processing-grade seed potatoes.
Quality & Handling
All imported seed potatoes undergo rigorous quality control measures:
- Pre-shipment inspection and certification at origin
- Phytosanitary certification compliance
- Post-arrival inspection by Egyptian regulatory authorities
- Proper storage conditions to maintain seed viability
- Traceability systems for quality assurance
We maintain controlled storage facilities with appropriate temperature and humidity conditions to preserve seed quality from arrival through distribution. Our handling procedures ensure that seed potatoes reach farmers in optimal condition for planting.