Kufri Himalini
Late-blight resistant variety adapted to hill conditions in northern India.
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About this variety
Late-blight resistant variety adapted to hill conditions in northern India.
Kufri Himalini is classified as a south asia variety released in 2013, primarily used for all-purpose. For agronomic specs, breeder details, and trial data not yet captured here, refer to the source registries linked at the bottom of this page.
Where is Kufri Himalini grown?
Kufri Himalini is most commonly grown in South Asia, with original release from India / ICAR-CPRI. The variety is commercially established within its regional context. Cultivation footprint reflects the variety's adaptation to local agroclimatic conditions and the breeding programme's regional focus.
Production data for the specific countries where Kufri Himalini dominates is documented through CIP, USDA, AHDB, ICAR-CPRI, NAK Netherlands, and national agricultural agencies depending on origin. Cross-reference our country profiles for production context — see the global country index or specific producers in South Asia.
What is Kufri Himalini best used for?
Kufri Himalini is best suited to all-purpose. Late-blight resistant variety adapted to hill conditions in northern India.
End-use suitability is determined by specific gravity, flesh colour, dry-matter content, and reducing-sugar levels. Variety selection should match end-use specifications documented through breeder guidance and trial data. See the complete varieties guide for cross-variety comparison.
When was Kufri Himalini released and by whom?
Kufri Himalini was released in 2013 by India / ICAR-CPRI. The variety belongs to the South Asia family of cultivars and reflects the breeding objectives of its origin programme — typically a combination of yield improvement, disease resistance, and end-use specification matching the dominant commercial demand of the period.
As a more recent release, Kufri Himalini reflects modern breeding priorities — likely combining yield improvement with updated disease-resistance packages and end-use specification matching contemporary processor or retail demand.
How does Kufri Himalini compare to similar varieties?
Within the South Asia family of cultivars, Kufri Himalini is classified as a recent variety. Comparable varieties include Kufri Pukhraj, Kufri Jyoti, Kufri Chipsona-1 — each with distinct breeding histories and end-use profiles. Cross-comparison data is available through our variety database.
For systematic comparison see the variety compare tool or browse all 237 varieties in our database. Each variety has its own dedicated profile with origin, traits, and uses documented from primary breeder sources.
Frequently asked questions about Kufri Himalini
What is Kufri Himalini potato?+
Kufri Himalini is a south asia potato variety released in 2013 originating from India / ICAR-CPRI. Late-blight resistant variety adapted to hill conditions in northern India.
What is Kufri Himalini potato best used for?+
Kufri Himalini is best suited to all-purpose. Late-blight resistant variety adapted to hill conditions in northern India.
When was Kufri Himalini released?+
Kufri Himalini was released in 2013. The variety is classified as south asia (Recent).
Where is Kufri Himalini grown?+
Kufri Himalini is most commonly grown in South Asia, with original release from India / ICAR-CPRI. 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.