Saywa, meaning “stone tower” in Quechua, is a native Andean potato variety (Solanum tuberosum subsp. andigena) recognized for its distinctive skin pattern and traditional use in mid-altitude farming zones.
Tuber Traits:
- Shape: Elliptical
- Skin Color: Creamy white with dark (negruzco) irregular spots
- Flesh Color: White
- Sprout Color: Purple
- Yield: 0.4–1.0 kg per plant
- Tuber Count: 10–21 per plant
Agronomic Features:
- Growth Habit: Decumbent
- Flower: Violet with white (acuate tip on both surfaces)
- Blight Resistance: Medium susceptibility
- Frost Tolerance: Moderately tolerant
- Storage Capacity: Over 5 months
- Altitude Adaptation: 3,300–4,000 m.a.s.l.