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    Potato Mona Lisa

    Solanum tuberosum 'Mona Lisa'

    Mid-early elite variety with yellow pulp and elongated oval tubers. Requires increased nitrogen; vulnerable to late blight - prevention is needed. Tolerates viruses, scab and darkening of the pulp well.

    Stages of growth

    Day 1
    10-15
    15-45
    45-75
    85-100
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    Planting calendar

    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec
    Current month
    Seedling
    Apr - Apr
    Planting in the ground
    May - May
    Harvest
    Aug - Sep

    How to care

    💡Tips
    • Vernalization in April 30–35 days in the light.

    Difficulty growing

    Average
    Overall Difficulty

    Requires basic knowledge and regular care.

    Easy
    Average
    Difficult

    Growing conditions

    Frost resistance zone
    3–9 (USDA)
    Temperature range
    18–22°C for tuberization; at 30°C tuber growth stops
    Lighting
    Full sun (in the shade the tops become longer and the tubers become smaller)

    Nice neighbors.

    Unwanted Neighbors

    Soil preparation

    pH
    Soil acidity
    5.5–6.5 (weak acid reaction)
    Soil type
    Loamy, Sandy loam, Peat

    Planting parameters

    📏Distance between plants
    60–70 cm between rows, 25–40 cm per row (mid-early varieties)
    ⬇️Planting depth
    8–10 cm on a flat surface; 6–8 cm in ridges
    🌱Planting methods
    Sprouted tubers (vernalization), Seedling, Layerings

    💡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)

    Elongated oval, with superficial eyes and yellow flesh.

    Resistant to viral diseases, scab and darkening of the pulp; to late blight - vulnerable, prevention is needed.

    With proper care and sufficient nitrogen - from 2 kg or more per bush.

    Planting - end of the first - beginning of the second decade of May; harvesting - August–September after the tops dry out.

    Benefits and nutrition

    Starch, sugar, proteins, vitamins C, B1, B2, PP, potassium, iron, calcium. The yellow pulp is rich in carotene. For gastritis and ulcers - on the recommendation of a doctor.

    *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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