Sebago
Originally USA-bred (1938); the dominant fresh-market variety across Australia for decades.
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About this variety
Originally USA-bred (1938); the dominant fresh-market variety across Australia for decades.
Sebago is classified as a east asia & pacific variety released in 1938, 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 Sebago
What is Sebago potato?+
Sebago is a east asia & pacific potato variety released in 1938 originating from USA origin / Australian commercial. Originally USA-bred (1938); the dominant fresh-market variety across Australia for decades.
What is Sebago potato best used for?+
Sebago is best suited to all-purpose, boiling / salad. Originally USA-bred (1938); the dominant fresh-market variety across Australia for decades.
When was Sebago released?+
Sebago was released in 1938. The variety is classified as east asia & pacific (Iconic).
Where is Sebago grown?+
Sebago is most commonly grown in East Asia & Pacific, with original release from USA origin / Australian commercial. 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.