Mariola

created by Th at 08.04.2023

Features

Growth habit

bushy

Fruit shape

round-oval

Color

Yellow

Location

sunny to semi-shady

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

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A

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Description

The potato is a herbaceous, fast-growing nightshade plant with many different varieties. These differ in tuber size, shape and color, harvest time (early and late potatoes) and use (from waxy to floury). The Désirée potato is a medium-early to medium-late variety and a cross between Urgenta and Depesche. The red-skinned "Désirée" is an all-rounder that is ideal for preparing rösti, mashed potatoes, chips or soups. Roasting the skins in the oven produces crispy, tasty potato chips. The predominantly waxy to floury variety produces high yields and has a good shelf life.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

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.