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