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Sifra

Dutch variety widely planted in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and South Africa.

At a glance

Origin
Netherlands (in Africa)
Region
Africa

Best uses

All-purposeFresh market

About this variety

Dutch variety widely planted in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and South Africa.

Sifra 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 Sifra

What is Sifra potato?+

Sifra is a africa potato variety originating from Netherlands (in Africa). Dutch variety widely planted in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and South Africa.

What is Sifra potato best used for?+

Sifra is best suited to all-purpose, fresh market. Dutch variety widely planted in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and South Africa.

Where is Sifra grown?+

Sifra is most commonly grown in Africa, with original release from Netherlands (in Africa). 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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