Yana Corneta is a traditional highland potato (Solanum tuberosum subsp. andigena), moderately abundant and well-suited for cultivation at altitudes of 3,300–4,000 m. It is culturally significant and widely appreciated for boiling due to its texture and flavor.
Tuber Characteristics:
- Shape: Long oblong
- Skin Color: Intense blackish
- Flesh Color: White with violet (vascular ring and pith)
- Sprout Color: Violet
- Yield per plant: 0.4 – 0.9 kg
- Tubers per plant: 14 – 38
Resistance and Adaptation:
- Moderately susceptible to late blight (rancha)
- Moderately frost tolerant
- Storage: Over 5 months
- Grows best between 3,300 – 4,000 m altitude