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Robijn

Red-skinned variety. Major presence in Egyptian and MENA fresh-market exports.

At a glance

Origin
Netherlands
Region
Western Europe

Best uses

Fresh marketAll-purpose

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.

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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.

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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