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    Potato Latona

    Solanum tuberosum 'Latona'

    An early elite variety with yellow tubers and pale yellow pulp. High yield in a short period of time; does not get soft when cooked. Resistant to late blight and scab.

    Stages of growth

    Day 1
    10-15
    15-35
    35-55
    60-75
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    Planting calendar

    Jan
    Feb
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    Aug
    Sep
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    Nov
    Dec
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    Seedling
    Apr - Apr
    Planting in the ground
    May - May
    Harvest
    Jul - Aug

    How to care

    💡Tips
    • Before planting, wilt or germinate the tubers in the light at 14–16°C until strong sprouts.
    • You can add humus and ash to the holes.

    Difficulty growing

    Easy
    Overall Difficulty

    Suitable for beginners. Minimal maintenance, error-resistant.

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    Average
    Difficult

    Growing conditions

    Frost resistance zone
    3–9 (USDA)
    Temperature range
    18–22°C - optimal for laying tubers
    Lighting
    Full sun

    Nice neighbors.

    Unwanted Neighbors

    Soil preparation

    pH
    Soil acidity
    5.5–6.5 (weakly acidic; with strong acidity - liming)
    Soil type
    Loamy, Sandy loam, Chernozem, Sandy

    Planting parameters

    📏Distance between plants
    50–60 cm between rows, 20–25 cm per row (dense planting for early varieties)
    ⬇️Planting depth
    8–10 cm on a flat area; 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(3)

    Yes: excellent taste, does not become overcooked during heat treatment.

    "Latona" is highly resistant to late blight and common scab.

    Short growing season; For the summer table, digging can begin already in flowering.

    Benefits and nutrition

    The yellow pulp is rich in carotene (provitamin A). Carbohydrates, vitamin C, potassium for cardiovascular health as part of a healthy 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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