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Hokkai 51

Hokkaido-bred chip variety. Backbone of Japanese chip supply (Calbee, Koikeya).

At a glance

Origin
Japan
Region
East Asia & Pacific

Best uses

ChipsProcessing / Industrial

About this variety

Hokkaido-bred chip variety. Backbone of Japanese chip supply (Calbee, Koikeya).

Hokkai 51 is classified as a east asia & pacific 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Hokkai 51

What is Hokkai 51 potato?+

Hokkai 51 is a east asia & pacific potato variety originating from Japan. Hokkaido-bred chip variety. Backbone of Japanese chip supply (Calbee, Koikeya).

What is Hokkai 51 potato best used for?+

Hokkai 51 is best suited to chips, processing / industrial. Hokkaido-bred chip variety. Backbone of Japanese chip supply (Calbee, Koikeya).

Where is Hokkai 51 grown?+

Hokkai 51 is most commonly grown in East Asia & Pacific, with original release from Japan. Cross-reference our country profiles for production data.

Sources & methodology

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.

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