Belete
CIP-Ethiopia variety. Major commercial variety across Ethiopian highlands.
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Best uses
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.
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.
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.