Allqa Imilla, meaning “Señorita of Two Colors,” is a native potato from Huancavelica with round tubers, creamy-white skin with rosy patches, and white flesh. It’s appreciated for its sweet flavor and versatility in traditional dishes.
- Species: Solanum tuberosum subsp. andigena
- Growth habit: Decumbent
- Yield: 0.7 – 1.8 kg/plant
- Tuber count: 18 – 29
- Blight resistance: Medium susceptibility
- Frost resistance: Medium tolerance
- Storage: Over 5 months
- Altitude range: 3,300 – 4,000 m
- Culinary use: Boiled, fried, soups
- Cooking time: Short