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