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Pontiac Red Potato

Root vegetable

Solanum tuberosum 'Pontiac'

Overview
A reliable mid-season potato variety beloved for its attractive red skin and pure white flesh that holds its shape beautifully when cooked. Pontiac produces excellent yields of medium to large tubers and shows good resistance to common potato diseases. This versatile variety is perfect for boiling, baking, and making colorful potato salads.
Planting
Plant seed potatoes 2-3 weeks before last frost date. Cut pieces should have 2-3 eyes. Hill soil around plants as they grow.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 5–6. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 14-28.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Colorado potato beetle, aphids, wireworms, flea beetles. Common diseases: Late blight, early blight, potato scab, blackleg.