Awash
Ethiopian highland commercial variety released for the Awash river valley region.
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Best uses
About this variety
Ethiopian highland commercial variety released for the Awash river valley region.
Awash is classified as a africa 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.
Frequently asked questions about Awash
What is Awash potato?+
Awash is a africa potato variety originating from Ethiopia / EARO. Ethiopian highland commercial variety released for the Awash river valley region.
What is Awash potato best used for?+
Awash is best suited to all-purpose, fresh market. Ethiopian highland commercial variety released for the Awash river valley region.
Where is Awash grown?+
Awash is most commonly grown in Africa, with original release from Ethiopia / EARO. 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.