Stemster
French red-skinned multi-purpose variety bred by Germicopa, marketed as 'Prospère' in garden markets. Long storage (6-8 months) and good drought tolerance.
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About this variety
French red-skinned multi-purpose variety bred by Germicopa, marketed as 'Prospère' in garden markets. Long storage (6-8 months) and good drought tolerance.
Stemster is classified as a specialty / heritage 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 Stemster
What is Stemster potato?+
Stemster is a specialty / heritage potato variety originating from France / Germicopa. French red-skinned multi-purpose variety bred by Germicopa, marketed as 'Prospère' in garden markets. Long storage (6-8 months) and good drought tolerance.
What is Stemster potato best used for?+
Stemster is best suited to all-purpose. French red-skinned multi-purpose variety bred by Germicopa, marketed as 'Prospère' in garden markets. Long storage (6-8 months) and good drought tolerance.
Where is Stemster grown?+
Stemster is most commonly grown in Specialty / Heritage, with original release from France / Germicopa. 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 Jul 2026 · Reviewed by Potatopedia editorial team.