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Western EuropeReleased 1981

Romano

Red-skinned mid-season variety. Common in Mediterranean and East European markets.

At a glance

Origin
Netherlands (1981)
Region
Western Europe
Released
1981

Best uses

All-purposeBoiling / Salad

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.

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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.

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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