Maris Bard
First-early variety. Smooth white skin, ready in 70-90 days from planting.
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About this variety
First-early variety. Smooth white skin, ready in 70-90 days from planting.
Maris Bard is classified as a western europe variety released in 1972, primarily used for boiling / salad, 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 Maris Bard
What is Maris Bard potato?+
Maris Bard is a western europe potato variety released in 1972 originating from United Kingdom. First-early variety. Smooth white skin, ready in 70-90 days from planting.
What is Maris Bard potato best used for?+
Maris Bard is best suited to boiling / salad, fresh market. First-early variety. Smooth white skin, ready in 70-90 days from planting.
When was Maris Bard released?+
Maris Bard was released in 1972. The variety is classified as western europe.
Where is Maris Bard grown?+
Maris Bard is most commonly grown in Western Europe, 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.