The Andean Sunside is a specialty potato variety with deep yellow flesh, primarily suited for fresh consumption and with potential as a sweet potato substitute due to its unique taste and texture. The Andean Sunside is best suited for specialty fresh markets and can be a unique alternative to sweet potatoes in culinary applications. However, its susceptibility to PVY and common scab should be considered in disease management strategies.
Tuber Characteristics
- Maturity: Late-season (not suited for long-term storage)
- Yield: Good, but performs best in light soils; avoid heavy soils and stress
- Tubers: Small to medium-sized. Round-oval shape, sometimes irregular. Yellow skin with deep yellow flesh and Shallow eyes.
Disease Resistance
- Virus Resistance: Susceptible to potato virus Y (PVY)
- Fungal & Bacterial Diseases: Good resistance to Erwinia and Late Blight, Susceptible to common scab
- Nematodes & Wart Resistance: Not resistant to potato cyst nematodes (PCN) or potato wart