Victoria
Major Ugandan variety. Named for Lake Victoria region; widely grown by smallholders.
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About this variety
Major Ugandan variety. Named for Lake Victoria region; widely grown by smallholders.
Victoria 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 Victoria
What is Victoria potato?+
Victoria is a africa potato variety originating from Uganda. Major Ugandan variety. Named for Lake Victoria region; widely grown by smallholders.
What is Victoria potato best used for?+
Victoria is best suited to all-purpose, fresh market. Major Ugandan variety. Named for Lake Victoria region; widely grown by smallholders.
Where is Victoria grown?+
Victoria is most commonly grown in Africa, with original release from Uganda. 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.