Spunta

created by Ecki at 09.03.2021

Features

Color

yellow

Taste

fixed

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

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Description

From the Netherlands. Long oval. Light beige skin and yellow flesh. Medium early. Firm to predominantly firm in cooking. Old variety, especially proven in warm countries. Good drought and heat resistance. Unique aroma. Smooth, non-leafing skin. Good as boiled, mashed or jacket potato. 130 to 150 days of ripening. (Source: Jeebel Farm)

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

A good supply of magnesium and trace elements is important. Compost, seaweed and primary rock flour are good additions or preparation. When harvesting spunta should not be poured or thrown too much. Then it can be stored well and for a long time.