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Western EuropeHeritageReleased 1947

BF15

Historic French INRA breeder selection. Yellow-fleshed waxy variety, French gastronomic standard.

At a glance

Origin
France / INRA (1947)
Region
Western Europe
Released
1947
Classification
Heritage

Best uses

Boiling / Salad

About this variety

Historic French INRA breeder selection. Yellow-fleshed waxy variety, French gastronomic standard.

BF15 is classified as a western europe variety released in 1947, primarily used for boiling / salad. 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 BF15

What is BF15 potato?+

BF15 is a western europe potato variety released in 1947 originating from France / INRA. Historic French INRA breeder selection. Yellow-fleshed waxy variety, French gastronomic standard.

What is BF15 potato best used for?+

BF15 is best suited to boiling / salad. Historic French INRA breeder selection. Yellow-fleshed waxy variety, French gastronomic standard.

When was BF15 released?+

BF15 was released in 1947. The variety is classified as western europe (Heritage).

Where is BF15 grown?+

BF15 is most commonly grown in Western Europe, with original release from France / INRA. 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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