Kestrel
UK-origin variety, popular in Australian and New Zealand commercial production.
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Best uses
About this variety
UK-origin variety, popular in Australian and New Zealand commercial production.
Kestrel is classified as a east asia & pacific variety released in 1992, 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 Kestrel
What is Kestrel potato?+
Kestrel is a east asia & pacific potato variety released in 1992 originating from United Kingdom. UK-origin variety, popular in Australian and New Zealand commercial production.
What is Kestrel potato best used for?+
Kestrel is best suited to all-purpose, frying / fries. UK-origin variety, popular in Australian and New Zealand commercial production.
When was Kestrel released?+
Kestrel was released in 1992. The variety is classified as east asia & pacific.
Where is Kestrel grown?+
Kestrel is most commonly grown in East Asia & Pacific, with original release from United Kingdom. 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.