Asterix
Red-skinned all-purpose. Widely grown in Bangladesh, Egypt, and Brazil for fresh + processing.
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Best uses
About this variety
Red-skinned all-purpose. Widely grown in Bangladesh, Egypt, and Brazil for fresh + processing.
Asterix is classified as a western europe variety released in 1991, primarily used for all-purpose, frying / fries. For agronomic specs, breeder details, and trial data not yet captured here, refer to the source registries linked at the bottom of this page.
Frequently asked questions about Asterix
What is Asterix potato?+
Asterix is a western europe potato variety released in 1991 originating from Netherlands. Red-skinned all-purpose. Widely grown in Bangladesh, Egypt, and Brazil for fresh + processing.
What is Asterix potato best used for?+
Asterix is best suited to all-purpose, frying / fries. Red-skinned all-purpose. Widely grown in Bangladesh, Egypt, and Brazil for fresh + processing.
When was Asterix released?+
Asterix was released in 1991. The variety is classified as western europe.
Where is Asterix grown?+
Asterix is most commonly grown in Western Europe, with original release from Netherlands. Cross-reference our country profiles for production data.
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.