Costanera
CIP coastal-adapted variety. Suited to Peruvian Pacific coast irrigation systems.
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About this variety
CIP coastal-adapted variety. Suited to Peruvian Pacific coast irrigation systems.
Costanera is classified as a andean / native variety, 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 Costanera
What is Costanera potato?+
Costanera is a andean / native potato variety originating from Peru / CIP. CIP coastal-adapted variety. Suited to Peruvian Pacific coast irrigation systems.
What is Costanera potato best used for?+
Costanera is best suited to all-purpose, frying / fries. CIP coastal-adapted variety. Suited to Peruvian Pacific coast irrigation systems.
Where is Costanera grown?+
Costanera is most commonly grown in Andean / Native, with original release from Peru / 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.