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Western EuropeReleased 1977

Marfona

Second-early variety. Yellow flesh, smooth oval. Common in UK supermarkets.

At a glance

Origin
Netherlands (1977)
Region
Western Europe
Released
1977

Best uses

All-purposeBoiling / Salad

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.

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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.

Sources & methodology

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.

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