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Western EuropeHeritageReleased 1958

Pentland Crown

Late maincrop with high yield. Once dominant in UK; declining as Maris Piper rose.

At a glance

Origin
United Kingdom / SCRI (1958)
Region
Western Europe
Released
1958
Classification
Heritage

Best uses

All-purposeMashing

About this variety

Late maincrop with high yield. Once dominant in UK; declining as Maris Piper rose.

Pentland Crown is classified as a western europe variety released in 1958, primarily used for all-purpose, mashing. 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 Pentland Crown

What is Pentland Crown potato?+

Pentland Crown is a western europe potato variety released in 1958 originating from United Kingdom / SCRI. Late maincrop with high yield. Once dominant in UK; declining as Maris Piper rose.

What is Pentland Crown potato best used for?+

Pentland Crown is best suited to all-purpose, mashing. Late maincrop with high yield. Once dominant in UK; declining as Maris Piper rose.

When was Pentland Crown released?+

Pentland Crown was released in 1958. The variety is classified as western europe (Heritage).

Where is Pentland Crown grown?+

Pentland Crown is most commonly grown in Western Europe, with original release from United Kingdom / SCRI. 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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