Bubu
Ethiopian highland variety. Late-blight tolerant, yields well at 2,000m+ elevations.
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About this variety
Ethiopian highland variety. Late-blight tolerant, yields well at 2,000m+ elevations.
Bubu 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 Bubu
What is Bubu potato?+
Bubu is a africa potato variety originating from Ethiopia / EARO. Ethiopian highland variety. Late-blight tolerant, yields well at 2,000m+ elevations.
What is Bubu potato best used for?+
Bubu is best suited to all-purpose. Ethiopian highland variety. Late-blight tolerant, yields well at 2,000m+ elevations.
Where is Bubu grown?+
Bubu 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.