Perricholi
Peruvian CIP release. Pink-skinned, late-maturing; adapted to coastal and intermediate zones.
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Best uses
About this variety
Peruvian CIP release. Pink-skinned, late-maturing; adapted to coastal and intermediate zones.
Perricholi is classified as a andean / native variety, primarily used for all-purpose, 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 Perricholi
What is Perricholi potato?+
Perricholi is a andean / native potato variety originating from Peru / CIP (1980s). Peruvian CIP release. Pink-skinned, late-maturing; adapted to coastal and intermediate zones.
What is Perricholi potato best used for?+
Perricholi is best suited to all-purpose, boiling / salad. Peruvian CIP release. Pink-skinned, late-maturing; adapted to coastal and intermediate zones.
Where is Perricholi grown?+
Perricholi is most commonly grown in Andean / Native, with original release from Peru / CIP (1980s). 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.