Menagesha
Ethiopian commercial variety for the Shewa highlands and central highland zones.
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Best uses
About this variety
Ethiopian commercial variety for the Shewa highlands and central highland zones.
Menagesha is classified as a africa variety, 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.
Frequently asked questions about Menagesha
What is Menagesha potato?+
Menagesha is a africa potato variety originating from Ethiopia. Ethiopian commercial variety for the Shewa highlands and central highland zones.
What is Menagesha potato best used for?+
Menagesha is best suited to all-purpose. Ethiopian commercial variety for the Shewa highlands and central highland zones.
Where is Menagesha grown?+
Menagesha is most commonly grown in Africa, with original release from Ethiopia. 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.