Caribe is a high-yielding oblong potato with purple skin and white flesh. These potatoes are an early maturing variety that can grow quite large if planted early and left until the end of the season for harvest. Excellent storage qualities and great for boiling, baking, steaming, and frying.
- Skin and Flesh: Caribe potatoes feature a vibrant purple skin with white to creamy flesh.
- Shape and Size: They have an oval to round shape and are medium to large in size.
- Yield: This variety produces a moderate to high yield, with a good number of marketable tubers.
- Disease Resistance: Shows resistance to several common diseases, including scab and some viral diseases.
- Maturity: Caribe potatoes are early-season, maturing in about 70 to 90 days.
- Culinary Uses: Known for their versatility, they are excellent for boiling, baking, and mashing, offering a creamy texture and mild flavor.
