Krone

Season Overview

Description

Krone has a fine, slightly spicy flavor, mild and pleasant. It is oval to rather round with a diameter of approx. 35-55 mm and has a yellow flesh. Cooking type: firm-boiling (slightly floury). Its skin is smooth and robust. Due to its slightly floury texture, it becomes very crispy and tender in the oven. However, its tender texture also makes it ideal for potato dumplings or mashed potatoes. It is also a top choice for soups. Medium-high leaf type, white-flowered.

Growing tips

The potato is a heavy feeder and prefers deep, nutrient-rich soil without waterlogging in a temperate, sunny climate. Seed potatoes should be sprouted approx. 4 weeks before the planting date, e.g. in an egg box in a bright place without direct sunlight. You should keep the seed potatoes warm until they sprout, after which they can continue to sprout in a cooler place. This sequence encourages the formation of many large potatoes. As soon as tubers begin to form, the potato plants need plenty of water. However, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. Mounding up soil around the plants several times during tuber formation ensures that more tubers can form.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Seeding distance

35 cm

Row spacing

65 cm

Seeding depth

10 cm