Yutupa Runtun, meaning "Partridge Egg," is a native potato from Huancavelica. It has an oblong shape, pale purple skin, and cream-colored flesh. It is versatile in cooking — ideal for boiling, frying, soups, and chuño. This variety has intermediate abundance and is named for its resemblance to a small egg.
- Growth habit: Decumbent
- Yield: 0.8 – 1.0 kg/plant
- Tuber count: 16 – 18
- Blight resistance: Moderately susceptible
- Frost resistance: Moderately tolerant
- Storage: Over 5 months
- Altitude range: 3,000 – 4,000 m
- Cooking time: Intermediate