BP1
South African commercial variety. Long-running cultivar across SA production.
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About this variety
South African commercial variety. Long-running cultivar across SA production.
BP1 is classified as a africa variety, primarily used for all-purpose. 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 BP1
What is BP1 potato?+
BP1 is a africa potato variety originating from South Africa. South African commercial variety. Long-running cultivar across SA production.
What is BP1 potato best used for?+
BP1 is best suited to all-purpose. South African commercial variety. Long-running cultivar across SA production.
Where is BP1 grown?+
BP1 is most commonly grown in Africa, with original release from South Africa. 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.