Potato 'Red Pontiac'
Best choice for home gardeners seeking reliable, high-yield, long-storing potatoes.
These potatoes are the ultimate workhorse for the home gardener, thriving in heavy soils where more finicky varieties fail. While they lack the gourmet flair of specialty heirlooms, their consistent, high-yield reliability and exceptional storage life make them an indispensable staple for any kitchen garden.
$15.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a reliable winter food supply
- Home cooks prioritizing smooth, fluffy mashed potatoes
- Hosts wanting visually striking ingredients for dinner parties
Who should skip it
- Busy cooks who prefer quick, easy meal preparation
- Culinary enthusiasts looking for crispy frying potatoes
- Market growers needing durable produce for transport
Performance breakdown
Yield Consistency
Reliable, heavy harvests make this a standout for home vegetable gardens.
Soil Adaptability
Thrives in heavier soil conditions where other varieties often struggle.
Storage Longevity
Maintains quality and texture long after the final harvest of season.
Culinary Versatility
Perfect for everything from early baby potatoes to hearty mature roasts.
Disease Resilience
Moderate scab resistance requires standard garden management for optimal crop health.
Ease of Cultivation
Low maintenance hilling requirements simplify the growing process for beginners.
Key Specs
Maturity
Late Season (100-110 days)
Skin/Flesh
Thin red skin with crisp white flesh
Yield
Produces large, round potatoes
Seed Certification
Maine Certified Seed Potatoes
Planting Distance
6 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart
Coverage
Two pounds plants approximately 8-10’ row or 12 sq. feet
Weight/Unit
2 pounds per order
Plant Life Cycle
Annual
Bloom Season
Spring
Planting Season
Spring
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