While it was released as a cultivar in 1984, it was first selected as OSC 1050 in 1951 and was grown commercially under that name. 'Kotata' has been grown primarily in the Pacific Northwest region of North America and in the United Kingdom.
The 'Kotata' cultivar was first recognized as a distinct variety in 1951, with commercial production commencing under that designation. It has since been primarily cultivated in the Pacific Northwest of North America and the United Kingdom.