Saq'ampaya
Bolivian altiplano landrace. Bitter-class species used in chuño and tunta processing.
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Best uses
About this variety
Bolivian altiplano landrace. Bitter-class species used in chuño and tunta processing.
Saq'ampaya is classified as a andean / native variety, primarily used for 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 Saq'ampaya
What is Saq'ampaya potato?+
Saq'ampaya is a andean / native potato variety originating from Bolivia (native). Bolivian altiplano landrace. Bitter-class species used in chuño and tunta processing.
What is Saq'ampaya potato best used for?+
Saq'ampaya is best suited to specialty. Bolivian altiplano landrace. Bitter-class species used in chuño and tunta processing.
Where is Saq'ampaya grown?+
Saq'ampaya is most commonly grown in Andean / Native, with original release from 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.