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Pitiquiña

Highland Peruvian landrace. Diploid, fast-cooking, regional specialty.

At a glance

Origin
Peru (native)
Region
Andean / Native

Best uses

SpecialtyBoiling / Salad

About this variety

Highland Peruvian landrace. Diploid, fast-cooking, regional specialty.

Pitiquiña 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Pitiquiña

What is Pitiquiña potato?+

Pitiquiña is a andean / native potato variety originating from Peru (native). Highland Peruvian landrace. Diploid, fast-cooking, regional specialty.

What is Pitiquiña potato best used for?+

Pitiquiña is best suited to specialty, boiling / salad. Highland Peruvian landrace. Diploid, fast-cooking, regional specialty.

Where is Pitiquiña grown?+

Pitiquiña is most commonly grown in Andean / Native, with original release from Peru (native). Cross-reference our country profiles for production data.

Sources & methodology

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.

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