Huayro
Elongated Andean landrace. Mealy texture, traditional Peruvian cuisine.
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About this variety
Elongated Andean landrace. Mealy texture, traditional Peruvian cuisine.
Huayro is classified as a andean / native variety, primarily used for specialty, boiling / salad. For agronomic specs, breeder details, and trial data not yet captured here, refer to the source registries linked at the bottom of this page.
Frequently asked questions about Huayro
What is Huayro potato?+
Huayro is a andean / native potato variety originating from Peru (native). Elongated Andean landrace. Mealy texture, traditional Peruvian cuisine.
What is Huayro potato best used for?+
Huayro is best suited to specialty, boiling / salad. Elongated Andean landrace. Mealy texture, traditional Peruvian cuisine.
Where is Huayro grown?+
Huayro is most commonly grown in Andean / Native, with original release from Peru (native). Cross-reference our country profiles for production data.
Variety profiles aggregate data from CIP Lima genebank, ICAR-CPRI variety catalogue, EU Common Catalogue, USDA PVPO, AHDB Potato Variety Database, NIAB, NAK Netherlands, the Potato Pedigree Database, national breeding programmes (CAAS, EARO, BARI, INTA, EMBRAPA, INIFAP, IHAR-PIB, VNIIKKH), and peer-reviewed literature in Potato Research and the American Journal of Potato Research.
Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Potatopedia editorial team.