Marfona
Second-early variety. Yellow flesh, smooth oval. Common in UK supermarkets.
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Best uses
About this variety
Second-early variety. Yellow flesh, smooth oval. Common in UK supermarkets.
Marfona is classified as a western europe variety released in 1977, primarily used for all-purpose, boiling / salad. 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 Marfona
What is Marfona potato?+
Marfona is a western europe potato variety released in 1977 originating from Netherlands. Second-early variety. Yellow flesh, smooth oval. Common in UK supermarkets.
What is Marfona potato best used for?+
Marfona is best suited to all-purpose, boiling / salad. Second-early variety. Yellow flesh, smooth oval. Common in UK supermarkets.
When was Marfona released?+
Marfona was released in 1977. The variety is classified as western europe.
Where is Marfona grown?+
Marfona is most commonly grown in Western Europe, with original release from Netherlands. 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.