Senna

Season Overview

Description

"Senna is a predominantly waxy potato that ripens early. Its tubers are long-oval and its skin has a reddish tone. The flesh of the "Senna" is yellow and extremely tasty. "Senna is a predominantly waxy potato that ripens early. Its tubers are long-oval and the skin has a reddish tint. The flesh of the "Senna" is yellow and extremely tasty. The plants are vigorous and are only slightly susceptible to late blight. "Senna produces a rich to very rich yield and can be stored very well in cool, dark cellars. The plants are vigorous and show only a low susceptibility to late blight. "Senna" produces a rich to very rich yield and can be stored very well in cool, dark cellars.

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

8 cm