Wanjiku
CIP-developed variety widely grown in Meru and Nyandarua counties.
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Best uses
About this variety
CIP-developed variety widely grown in Meru and Nyandarua counties.
Wanjiku is classified as a africa variety, primarily used for all-purpose. 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 Wanjiku
What is Wanjiku potato?+
Wanjiku is a africa potato variety originating from Kenya. CIP-developed variety widely grown in Meru and Nyandarua counties.
What is Wanjiku potato best used for?+
Wanjiku is best suited to all-purpose. CIP-developed variety widely grown in Meru and Nyandarua counties.
Where is Wanjiku grown?+
Wanjiku 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.