Hazarey is a traditional landrace potato variety from Bhutan, known for its adaptability to high-altitude farming, cultural importance, and continued use in local communities.
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Round to oval
- Skin Color: Light brown to reddish-brown
- Flesh Color: White to cream
- Size: Medium Texture (cooked): Waxy and firm
- Eyes: Shallow to medium depth Taste: Mild and earthy
Resistance
- Climate Tolerance: Suited to cool, mountainous regions (1,800–3,000 m altitude)
- Disease Resistance: Moderately resistant to late blight, Tolerant to common scab, Stable performance under low-input traditional farming