Robijn
Red-skinned variety. Major presence in Egyptian and MENA fresh-market exports.
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Best uses
About this variety
Red-skinned variety. Major presence in Egyptian and MENA fresh-market exports.
Robijn is classified as a western europe variety, primarily used for fresh market, 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 Robijn
What is Robijn potato?+
Robijn is a western europe potato variety originating from Netherlands. Red-skinned variety. Major presence in Egyptian and MENA fresh-market exports.
What is Robijn potato best used for?+
Robijn is best suited to fresh market, all-purpose. Red-skinned variety. Major presence in Egyptian and MENA fresh-market exports.
Where is Robijn grown?+
Robijn is most commonly grown in Western Europe, with original release from Netherlands. 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.