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    Potato Pioner

    Solanum tuberosum 'Pioner'

    Domestic mid-season variety with white tubers and pulp. Sensitive to drought - requires watering during dry periods. Disease resistance is average; prevention of planting material. Large white flowers with blue on the outside of the petals. Tubers ~110–120 g, the pulp does not darken.

    Stages of growth

    Day 1
    10-15
    15-45
    45-75
    85-110
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    Planting calendar

    Jan
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    Sep
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    Seedling
    Apr - Apr
    Planting in the ground
    May - May
    Harvest
    Sep - Sep

    How to care

    💡Tips
    • Vernalization 30–35 days in the light.
    • With average disease resistance, treat the tubers before planting (for example, copper sulfate).

    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 (tuber formation weakens in cold weather and in extreme heat)
    Lighting
    Full sun

    Nice neighbors.

    Unwanted Neighbors

    Soil preparation

    pH
    Soil acidity
    5.5–6.5 (slightly acidic or neutral)
    Soil type
    Loamy, Sandy loam, Chernozem, Peat

    Planting parameters

    📏Distance between plants
    60–70 cm between rows, 25–40 cm per row
    ⬇️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)

    Large white flowers with distinct blue on the outside of the petals.

    Excellent taste; round tubers 110–120 g, white pulp does not darken when cut.

    Extremely undesirable: during drought, watering is required for a normal harvest.

    Benefits and nutrition

    Dietary product: starch, vitamin C, minerals; potassium for the heart and removal of excess fluid.

    *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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