Kinigi
Major Rwandan commercial variety from the volcanic-soil northern highlands. Named for the volcano region.
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Best uses
About this variety
Major Rwandan commercial variety from the volcanic-soil northern highlands. Named for the volcano region.
Kinigi is classified as a africa variety, primarily used for all-purpose, fresh market. 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 Kinigi
What is Kinigi potato?+
Kinigi is a africa potato variety originating from Rwanda. Major Rwandan commercial variety from the volcanic-soil northern highlands. Named for the volcano region.
What is Kinigi potato best used for?+
Kinigi is best suited to all-purpose, fresh market. Major Rwandan commercial variety from the volcanic-soil northern highlands. Named for the volcano region.
Where is Kinigi grown?+
Kinigi is most commonly grown in Africa, with original release from Rwanda. 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.