Red Pontiac Seed Potatoes
First cultivated in Florida in the 1940’s, Red Pontiac Potatoes are a top choice for mashing, boiling, or baking. It is also a great variety for early harvesting of ‘new’ potatoes. This thin-skinned potato has sweet white flesh and is highly adaptable to a range of soil conditions and temperatures. It is well suited to southern gardens.
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Species: Solanum tuberosum
Plant Height: 24-36 in.
Spread: 18-24 in.
Evergreen: No
Plant Form: Mounding
Minimum Sunlight: Full Sun
Maximum Sunlight: Full Sun
Red Pontiac Potatoes feature a dark red skin and are ready to harvest in late spring. They have a high yield potential and are well adapted to our southern climate. The plants are medium in size with an upright, mounding habit. The foliage is thick and deep green in color. The flowers are small and white.
Red Pontiac Potatoes are an excellent choice for raised beds or container vegetable gardens. They are a cool-season vegetable that should be planted in early spring or late fall when the days are warm and nights are cool. Unlike most fruits and vegetables, potatoes come from the roots of the plant and grow from an underground stem called a tuber. Red Pontiac Potatoes are a great source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
Red Pontiac Potatoes should be planted in early spring by direct dowing in a location that receives full sun and in soil that can be kept evely moist, but not soggy. Cut the potatoes into small to medium pieces, ensuring each piece has an eye, then let the pieces callous over for 1 to 2 days before planting. Plant the pieces 2 to 3 inches deep and 12 inches apart. Rows should be spaced 30 to 36 inches apart. Continue to hill soil around the shoots, leaving the foliage exposed as the plants grow. Harvest 10 to 14 days after vine dieback for improved skin set and to minimize skin damage. Days to Maturity: Mid-season, 90 days on average, or earlier for 'new' potatoes
