Wild Potato, Solanum brevicaule, 100 seeds

Solanum brevicaule is a wild potato species from Bolivia.  I have found this species to be about as easy to grow as domesticated potatoes and the plants are similar in size and form.  Tubers are small, reaching two or three inches at most.  They are intensely bitter and not safe to eat due to high glycoalkaloid content, although it may be possible to make selections that are lower in glycoalkaloid content.  This species has resistances to many pests and diseases and can be crossed directly to domesticated diploid potatoes. For more information, click on the information and growing instructions link above.