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    Potato Cleopatra

    Solanum tuberosum 'Cleopatra'

    An early elite variety with red skin and light yellow flesh. Tolerates drought well and produces crops on different soils; the tubers do not become soft when cooked. Susceptible to scab - avoid fresh manure.

    Stages of growth

    Day 1
    10-15
    15-35
    35-55
    60-80
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    Planting calendar

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    Seedling
    Apr - Apr
    Planting in the ground
    May - May
    Harvest
    Jul - Aug

    How to care

    💡Tips
    • Conduct vernalization in April before planting in May.

    Difficulty growing

    Easy
    Overall Difficulty

    Suitable for beginners. Minimal maintenance, error-resistant.

    Easy
    Average
    Difficult

    Growing conditions

    Frost resistance zone
    3–9 (USDA; protect young plants from frost)
    Temperature range
    18–22°C is optimal for tuberization
    Lighting
    Full sun

    Nice neighbors.

    Unwanted Neighbors

    Soil preparation

    pH
    Soil acidity
    5.5–6.5 (slightly acidic)
    Soil type
    Clayey, Sandy, Loam

    Planting parameters

    📏Distance between plants
    50 cm between rows, 20–25 cm per row (early variety)
    ⬇️Planting depth
    8–10 cm on flat ground or 6–8 cm in ridges
    🌱Planting methods
    Sprouted tubers (vernalization), Seedling

    💡Preparation Tips

    • Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
    • Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
    • If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat

    Frequently asked questions(4)

    Yes: the variety quickly adapts and gives a good harvest (up to ~2.5 kg per bush) on both clay and sandy soils.

    No - the tubers do not boil; Convenient for cooking and frying.

    Bush beans can be planted between rows; repellent plants: catnip, coriander, nasturtium, tansy, marigold.

    Planting - first ten days of May; early harvesting for the summer table - July–August for green tops.

    Benefits and nutrition

    Vitamins C and group B, potassium. The light yellow flesh is tasty and suitable for metabolic disorders (as part of a balanced diet).

    *The information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

    Nutritional value

    (per 100 g)
    Calories~77 kcalper 100 g
    Carbohydrates~16.3 gper 100 g
    Protein~2.0 gper 100 g
    Vitamin C~20 mgper 100 g
    Potassium~400 mgper 100 g

    % of daily value

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