Bildtstar

Variety

Bildtstar

Approved Data

created by Leila H. at 25.04.2023

Seed packet

Features

Location

planting: outdoor

planting: raised bed

Color

Wurzel: rot

Cultivation Break

4 Years

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

Bildstar is a somewhat late seed potato that produces round potatoes with flat eyes. The "Bildstar" seed potato is suitable for the vegetable garden and can be planted from May. Predominantly mealy, firm table potato for cooking, mashing and ideal for salads. The Bildtstar seed potato became famous because this potato variety has a very long shelf life. The potato cooks quite firm and remains intact during cooking. The potato only becomes a little crumbly on the outside. De Bildtstar originally comes from Friesland, namely from the municipality of 'Het Bildt'. Hence the name Bildtstar. Size: approx. 28-35 mm/1.1-1.4 in.

Non hybrid

Growing tips

The soil should be well-drained. For best results, the potatoes should be pre-germinated before planting. To prevent late blight, keep a row spacing of 65 cm/25.6 in and 35 cm/13.8 in in the row. The planting depth is approx. 8 cm/3.1 in. The potatoes are ready to harvest after approx. 60 - 70 days. The potato is a heavy eater 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

Moist

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Plant distance

35 cm

Row spacing

65 cm

Seeding depth

8 cm

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Early blight of potato

Black spot of roses

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Pests

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