Romano
Red-skinned mid-season variety. Common in Mediterranean and East European markets.
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Best uses
About this variety
Red-skinned mid-season variety. Common in Mediterranean and East European markets.
Romano is classified as a western europe variety released in 1981, primarily used for all-purpose, boiling / salad. 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 Romano
What is Romano potato?+
Romano is a western europe potato variety released in 1981 originating from Netherlands. Red-skinned mid-season variety. Common in Mediterranean and East European markets.
What is Romano potato best used for?+
Romano is best suited to all-purpose, boiling / salad. Red-skinned mid-season variety. Common in Mediterranean and East European markets.
When was Romano released?+
Romano was released in 1981. The variety is classified as western europe.
Where is Romano grown?+
Romano 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.