Morado Ñawi Gaspar, meaning “Purple-Eyed Gaspar,” is a rare native potato from highland Peru, recognized for its distinctive purple-marked eyes on pale cream skin. It features an oblong, tuberous shape with creamy flesh and is prized for its visual appeal and suitability for boiling and soup preparations. This variety holds cultural value and is celebrated during festivals like Qiru Wantuy in Chopcca.
Tuber Characteristics:
- Shape: Oblong, with pronounced "eyebrows" (tuberosado)
- Skin Color (Primary): Pale cream
- Skin Color (Secondary): Purple (around the eyes and eyebrow ridges)
- Flesh Color: Cream
- No. of Tubers per Plant: 31–51
- Yield per Plant: 0.9–1.8 kg
Resistances & Agronomic Data:
- Late Blight (Rancha): Moderately susceptible
- Frost Tolerance: Moderately tolerant
- Storage: Intermediate (3–5 months)
- Altitude Range: 3,300–4,000 meters above sea level
- Cooking Time: Medium