Piruru is a traditional Solanum tuberosum subsp. andigena potato variety grown between 3,300 and 4,000 m.s.n.m. It is prized for its versatility in cooking, especially in soups, purée, guisos, and pachamanca. Culturally significant and commonly cultivated.
Tuber Characteristics:
- Shape: Round
- Skin: Cream-white with pink around eyes
- Flesh: White
- Sprout: White
Resistances:
- Late blight: Moderately susceptible
- Frost: Moderately tolerant
- Storage: Medium (3–5 months)