In the Cusco region of Peru lives and works a man named Julio Hancco Mamani, also known as the “Potato King”. Julio is continuing a family legacy by cultivating more than 400 native varieties of native Andean potato varieties.
Mamani’s goal is to preserve the unique variety selection that he has established for future generations and encourage others to love the noble tubers as much as he does. “Here in Peru, I take care of these potatoes. I respect them. I want other people to respect them too so that they won’t disappear in future.”
Source: potatonewstoday.com
