Papa Negra
Black-purple skinned Andean landrace. Anthocyanin-rich. Traditional Andean cuisine.
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Best uses
About this variety
Black-purple skinned Andean landrace. Anthocyanin-rich. Traditional Andean cuisine.
Papa Negra 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 Papa Negra
What is Papa Negra potato?+
Papa Negra is a andean / native potato variety originating from Peru / Bolivia (native). Black-purple skinned Andean landrace. Anthocyanin-rich. Traditional Andean cuisine.
What is Papa Negra potato best used for?+
Papa Negra is best suited to specialty, boiling / salad. Black-purple skinned Andean landrace. Anthocyanin-rich. Traditional Andean cuisine.
Where is Papa Negra grown?+
Papa Negra is most commonly grown in Andean / Native, with original release from Peru / Bolivia (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.