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Alfa

Dominant variety in Mexican commercial production. Original Dutch genetics, naturalised in Mexican market.

At a glance

Origin
Mexico (Dutch import widely used)
Region
Latin America

Best uses

All-purposeFresh market

About this variety

Dominant variety in Mexican commercial production. Original Dutch genetics, naturalised in Mexican market.

Alfa is classified as a latin america variety, primarily used for all-purpose, fresh market. For agronomic specs, breeder details, and trial data not yet captured here, refer to the source registries linked at the bottom of this page.

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Frequently asked questions about Alfa

What is Alfa potato?+

Alfa is a latin america potato variety originating from Mexico (Dutch import widely used). Dominant variety in Mexican commercial production. Original Dutch genetics, naturalised in Mexican market.

What is Alfa potato best used for?+

Alfa is best suited to all-purpose, fresh market. Dominant variety in Mexican commercial production. Original Dutch genetics, naturalised in Mexican market.

Where is Alfa grown?+

Alfa is most commonly grown in Latin America, with original release from Mexico (Dutch import widely used). Cross-reference our country profiles for production data.

Sources & methodology

Variety profiles aggregate data from CIP Lima genebank, ICAR-CPRI variety catalogue, EU Common Catalogue, USDA PVPO, AHDB Potato Variety Database, NIAB, NAK Netherlands, the Potato Pedigree Database, national breeding programmes (CAAS, EARO, BARI, INTA, EMBRAPA, INIFAP, IHAR-PIB, VNIIKKH), and peer-reviewed literature in Potato Research and the American Journal of Potato Research.

Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Potatopedia editorial team.

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