Pontiac Red Potato
Solanum tuberosum
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Plant Details
| Variety | Pontiac Red Potato |
| Pronunciation | soh-LAY-num too-bur-OH-sum |
| Category | Edibles |
| Subcategory | Tuber |
| Type | Cultivar |
| Habit | Mounding |
| Frost Tolerance | Tender: 36° |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun: 8-12 hrs |
| Height | 2–3 ft |
| Width | 18–24 in |
| Flower Color | White |
| Uses | Early Mid-Season; Thin, Red Skins; White Flesh; High Yields; Stores Well |
Description
Solid tubers with thin red skins, shallow eyes and a crisp white flesh. They're also very attractive and flavorful at the new potato stage, so you may want to harvest a few then. Red Pontiac is one of the better performing potato varieties in heavy soils. It's no wonder this potato is a favorite among home gardeners year after year. This main season variety also stores well, so you can enjoy spuds into the cool months of fall and winter.
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