Hokkai 51
Hokkaido-bred chip variety. Backbone of Japanese chip supply (Calbee, Koikeya).
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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.
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.
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.