FL 1879
Frito-Lay proprietary chip variety. Newer release in their controlled-supply line.
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Best uses
About this variety
Frito-Lay proprietary chip variety. Newer release in their controlled-supply line.
FL 1879 is classified as a north america variety, primarily used for chips, processing / industrial. 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 FL 1879
What is FL 1879 potato?+
FL 1879 is a north america potato variety originating from USA / Frito-Lay. Frito-Lay proprietary chip variety. Newer release in their controlled-supply line.
What is FL 1879 potato best used for?+
FL 1879 is best suited to chips, processing / industrial. Frito-Lay proprietary chip variety. Newer release in their controlled-supply line.
Where is FL 1879 grown?+
FL 1879 is most commonly grown in North America, with original release from USA / Frito-Lay. 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.