Estima
Early second-cropping variety. Yellow flesh, common in Northern European supermarkets.
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About this variety
Early second-cropping variety. Yellow flesh, common in Northern European supermarkets.
Estima is classified as a western europe variety released in 1973, primarily used for all-purpose, 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.
Where is Estima grown?
Estima is most commonly grown in Western Europe, with original release from Netherlands. The variety is commercially established within its regional context. Cultivation footprint reflects the variety's adaptation to local agroclimatic conditions and the breeding programme's regional focus.
Production data for the specific countries where Estima dominates is documented through CIP, USDA, AHDB, ICAR-CPRI, NAK Netherlands, and national agricultural agencies depending on origin. Cross-reference our country profiles for production context — see the global country index or specific producers in Western Europe.
What is Estima best used for?
Estima is best suited to all-purpose, boiling / salad. Early second-cropping variety. Yellow flesh, common in Northern European supermarkets.
End-use suitability is determined by specific gravity, flesh colour, dry-matter content, and reducing-sugar levels. Variety selection should match end-use specifications documented through breeder guidance and trial data. See the complete varieties guide for cross-variety comparison.
When was Estima released and by whom?
Estima was released in 1973 by Netherlands. The variety belongs to the Western Europe family of cultivars and reflects the breeding objectives of its origin programme — typically a combination of yield improvement, disease resistance, and end-use specification matching the dominant commercial demand of the period.
Variety persistence over multiple decades is unusual in modern agriculture; Estima's continued commercial cultivation reflects either distinctive culinary characteristics or specific niche-market demand that newer varieties haven't displaced.
How does Estima compare to similar varieties?
Within the Western Europe family of cultivars, Estima. Comparable varieties include Bintje, Maris Piper, King Edward — each with distinct breeding histories and end-use profiles. Cross-comparison data is available through our variety database.
For systematic comparison see the variety compare tool or browse all 237 varieties in our database. Each variety has its own dedicated profile with origin, traits, and uses documented from primary breeder sources.
Frequently asked questions about Estima
What is Estima potato?+
Estima is a western europe potato variety released in 1973 originating from Netherlands. Early second-cropping variety. Yellow flesh, common in Northern European supermarkets.
What is Estima potato best used for?+
Estima is best suited to all-purpose, boiling / salad. Early second-cropping variety. Yellow flesh, common in Northern European supermarkets.
When was Estima released?+
Estima was released in 1973. The variety is classified as western europe.
Where is Estima grown?+
Estima is most commonly grown in Western Europe, with original release from Netherlands. 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.