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Potatoes 'Ojo Azul IPK Peru' / 'Peru Azul'

Potatoes 'Ojo Azul IPK Peru' / 'Peru Azul'

Potatoes 'Ojo Azul IPK Peru' / 'Peru Azul'

Product number: 407732.1
Origin: South America
Latin: Solanum tuberosum

This old variety comes from the Peruvian gene bank (CIP), help biodiversity by growing it! The harvest is small but fine: round tubers with light brown skin, purple dots and light cream flesh. They cook floury and we find them pleasantly tasty.
SPECIAL VARIETIES LIKE THESE ARE DELIVERED IN MIXED SIZES; THERE MAY BE (VERY) LARGE TUBERS AMONG THEM. PLANT THESE WHOLE OR CUT THEM INTO PIECES WITH SPROUTS.

MAIN CROP VARIETY FOR CONNOISSEURS.
A main crop variety means it can be harvested from September. Early planting can advance the harvest by a few weeks. Planting time is from mid-April, when the soil is warm enough. Pre-sprouting in light or in a large pot can be done earlier. Do not plant them in a too wet spot, but well in the sun. Main crop varieties can suffer from the dreaded potato blight (Phytophthora infestans). Some preventive measures are: spacious planting, fertilizing with patentkali, do not spray water over the plant and possibly organic spraying with sulfur or silinal. The average planting distance is 70x40 cm, we recommend 80x40 cm to prevent diseases.

Denominations:
Latin: Solanum tuberosum
Dutch: Potato 'Ojo Azul Ipk Peru'
English: Potato 'Ojo Azul Ipk Peru'

Planting time:

April
May

Soil type:

All soil types

Location:

Flower colour: Light purple
Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
Bulb / tuber size: Varies
Attractive to insects: N/A
Annual or perennial: Perennial
Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
Origin: South America
Ease of cultivation: Moderate

Latin: Solanum tuberosum
Dutch: Potato 'Ojo Azul Ipk Peru'
Also known as: N/A
English: Potato 'Ojo Azul Ipk Peru'

“Potatoes aren't what they used to be…” Do you recognize that sigh? Perhaps you lived (and tasted!) more intensely in the past, but when it comes to those old forgotten varieties, we have good news for you: they’re back, those spuds of yesteryear! Old varieties from before 1950 with special flavours, unique colours, unknown shapes. Wouldn't it be nice if all these historic varieties were available on a special shelf at the greengrocer's... but for now, you'll have to grow them yourself (or have them grown) for this “new” culinary journey of discovery. Here’s a culinary tip: because of their special colour or shape, don’t peel them. Instead, clean them thoroughly and cook them whole; often the colour is retained after cooking, and presentation matters, doesn't it? In the English tradition, harvested potatoes are neatly cleaned and displayed in baskets. You could expand this harvest presentation with unusual gherkins, multi-coloured Swiss chard, pumpkins, red kale, blue corn: “browse” our seed guides for all those special (old but now trendy) vegetables. Potatoes that you have displayed for a while will slowly turn green and are then no longer edible. For the grower, it's important to know that these old varieties are more susceptible to disease: plant them with ample space and keep a close eye on them. Fun tip: simply plant at least 5 varieties, they are packed in small portions (1 kg), and place a clear sign next to each type. Cook and taste them separately, make it a “Van Gogh Potato Eaters Feast” out of it... Do you know a "forgotten" variety? Let us know. All that remains is for me to wish you a very good harvest and (for later): bon appétit!