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Tubers of the USDA potato accession PI 225682PI 225682 “Chaucha Negra”

Solanum tuberosum subsp. andigenum 2x

PI 225682 at Genesys

Accession Details

A phureja type diploid collected in 1948 in Cumbal Colombia, where it was grown in a storekeeper’s garden.  GRIN notes resistance to late blight and PVM.

Observations

TPS. Round, compressed, elliptic.  Reds and blues.  White flesh, sometimes with a blue ring.  Mid to late season.  Short stolons.

Commentary

Initial seed increase 1.4g.  Lots of appealing traits in this one.

 Potato tubers of USDA PI 225682    

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