Phureja
Diploid Andean group, no dormancy, fast-cooking. The genetic backbone for many CIP releases.
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Best uses
About this variety
Diploid Andean group, no dormancy, fast-cooking. The genetic backbone for many CIP releases.
Phureja is classified as a andean / native variety, primarily used for boiling / salad, specialty. 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 Phureja
What is Phureja potato?+
Phureja is a andean / native potato variety originating from Andes (S. tuberosum group Phureja). Diploid Andean group, no dormancy, fast-cooking. The genetic backbone for many CIP releases.
What is Phureja potato best used for?+
Phureja is best suited to boiling / salad, specialty. Diploid Andean group, no dormancy, fast-cooking. The genetic backbone for many CIP releases.
Where is Phureja grown?+
Phureja is most commonly grown in Andean / Native, with original release from Andes (S. tuberosum group Phureja). 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.