Wilja
Early second-cropping variety. Yellow flesh, used for fresh market and chip processing.
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Best uses
About this variety
Early second-cropping variety. Yellow flesh, used for fresh market and chip processing.
Wilja is classified as a western europe variety released in 1967, primarily used for all-purpose, frying / fries. 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 Wilja
What is Wilja potato?+
Wilja is a western europe potato variety released in 1967 originating from Netherlands. Early second-cropping variety. Yellow flesh, used for fresh market and chip processing.
What is Wilja potato best used for?+
Wilja is best suited to all-purpose, frying / fries. Early second-cropping variety. Yellow flesh, used for fresh market and chip processing.
When was Wilja released?+
Wilja was released in 1967. The variety is classified as western europe (Heritage).
Where is Wilja grown?+
Wilja is most commonly grown in Western Europe, with original release from Netherlands. 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.