Zhongshu 5
Major CAAS-released Chinese variety. Widely grown across northern China provinces.
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About this variety
Major CAAS-released Chinese variety. Widely grown across northern China provinces.
Zhongshu 5 is classified as a east asia & pacific 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 Zhongshu 5
What is Zhongshu 5 potato?+
Zhongshu 5 is a east asia & pacific potato variety originating from China / CAAS. Major CAAS-released Chinese variety. Widely grown across northern China provinces.
What is Zhongshu 5 potato best used for?+
Zhongshu 5 is best suited to all-purpose, fresh market. Major CAAS-released Chinese variety. Widely grown across northern China provinces.
Where is Zhongshu 5 grown?+
Zhongshu 5 is most commonly grown in East Asia & Pacific, with original release from China / CAAS. 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.