Muru Kututu is a native Huancavelica potato with oblong, pale purple tubers and creamy flesh. It's watery, good for making chuño, and cooks quickly. It’s susceptible to late blight, moderately frost-tolerant, and stores well for over 5 months.
Tuber Characteristics:
- Shape: Oblong, elongated
- Skin color: Pale purple with creamy white spots ("goggles")
- Flesh color: Cream
- Texture: Watery – ideal for making chuño
- Cooking time: Short
Resistances:
- Late blight (rancha): Susceptible
- Frost: Moderately tolerant
- Storage: Good shelf life (over 5 months)