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AfricaReleased 2009

Belete

CIP-Ethiopia variety. Major commercial variety across Ethiopian highlands.

At a glance

Origin
Ethiopia / CIP (2009)
Region
Africa
Released
2009

Best uses

All-purposeFrying / Fries

About this variety

CIP-Ethiopia variety. Major commercial variety across Ethiopian highlands.

Belete is classified as a africa variety released in 2009, 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Belete

What is Belete potato?+

Belete is a africa potato variety released in 2009 originating from Ethiopia / CIP. CIP-Ethiopia variety. Major commercial variety across Ethiopian highlands.

What is Belete potato best used for?+

Belete is best suited to all-purpose, frying / fries. CIP-Ethiopia variety. Major commercial variety across Ethiopian highlands.

When was Belete released?+

Belete was released in 2009. The variety is classified as africa.

Where is Belete grown?+

Belete is most commonly grown in Africa, with original release from Ethiopia / CIP. 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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