Nevskij
Major Russian commercial variety. Mid-season, drought-tolerant; dominant in central Russian production.
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About this variety
Major Russian commercial variety. Mid-season, drought-tolerant; dominant in central Russian production.
Nevskij is classified as a eastern europe variety released in 1976, 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 Nevskij
What is Nevskij potato?+
Nevskij is a eastern europe potato variety released in 1976 originating from Russia / Lorch Institute. Major Russian commercial variety. Mid-season, drought-tolerant; dominant in central Russian production.
What is Nevskij potato best used for?+
Nevskij is best suited to all-purpose. Major Russian commercial variety. Mid-season, drought-tolerant; dominant in central Russian production.
When was Nevskij released?+
Nevskij was released in 1976. The variety is classified as eastern europe (Iconic).
Where is Nevskij grown?+
Nevskij is most commonly grown in Eastern Europe, with original release from Russia / Lorch Institute. 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.