The nutritional value of the Yungay potato is very similar to that of other varieties with semi-white pulp.
Features
- It is considered a highly adaptable potato, especially for growing at heights.
- It produces uniform, oval tubers, small to medium in size (never large), and yellow skin with tiny dark spots on the surface.
- The color of its flesh varies from pale yellow (almost white) to cream.
- The Yungay potato plant is robust, with large leaves and frequent flowering.
- The growth stage of the Yungay usually lasts between 150 and 165 days; it is said to have a rapid and late development.
- Its cultivation produces high yields, being a variety resistant to common pests, for example, the late blight parasite and the rhizoctoniasis fungus.
- It is very similar to the yellow potato, but its shelf life is longer. It can be stored for a long period without losing taste.
- The Yungay potato is used for different uses in the kitchen. It is usually a great option for making soups, stews, purees, roasts, and French fries.
