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Sherekea

Mid-altitude Kenyan variety. KALRO-promoted as part of Shangi diversification effort.

At a glance

Origin
Kenya
Region
Africa

Best uses

All-purposeFresh market

About this variety

Mid-altitude Kenyan variety. KALRO-promoted as part of Shangi diversification effort.

Sherekea is classified as a africa variety, primarily used for all-purpose, fresh market. 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 Sherekea

What is Sherekea potato?+

Sherekea is a africa potato variety originating from Kenya. Mid-altitude Kenyan variety. KALRO-promoted as part of Shangi diversification effort.

What is Sherekea potato best used for?+

Sherekea is best suited to all-purpose, fresh market. Mid-altitude Kenyan variety. KALRO-promoted as part of Shangi diversification effort.

Where is Sherekea grown?+

Sherekea is most commonly grown in Africa, with original release from Kenya. 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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