Puka Allqa Sirina ("Red Two-Tone Sirina") is a rare Solanum chaucha potato variety from the high Andes, valued for its striking red-and-white appearance and floury texture. It holds cultural significance tied to local legends about river sirens.
Tuber Characteristics:
- Shape: Oblong
- Skin Color: Pale red with white cream patches ("glasses"-like)
- Flesh Color: Cream with red areas
- Sprout Color: Red
- Yield: 0.8–1.4 kg per plant
- Tuber Count: 22–32 per plant
Resistance & Storage:
- Late Blight (Rancha): Intermediate
- Frost Tolerance: Intermediate
- Storage: Long-term (>5 months)
- Altitude Adaptation: 3,200–4,000 m