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    Potato Redstar

    Solanum tuberosum 'Redstar'

    A mid-early elite variety with red skin, yellow flesh and small eyes. High yields on any soil; resistant to scab, viruses and potato nematode; to late blight - moderately resistant. Versatile in the kitchen: frying and boiling.

    Stages of growth

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

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

    How to care

    💡Tips
    • Sprout the tubers in the light for 30-35 days - thick green sprouts.

    Difficulty growing

    Easy
    Overall Difficulty

    Suitable for beginners. Minimal maintenance, error-resistant.

    Easy
    Average
    Difficult

    Growing conditions

    Frost resistance zone
    3–9 (USDA)
    Temperature range
    18–22°C – favorable for tuber formation
    Lighting
    Full sun (in shade the yield drops and the tops stretch)

    Nice neighbors.

    Unwanted Neighbors

    Soil preparation

    pH
    Soil acidity
    5.5–6.5
    Soil type
    Any soil type, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clayey

    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, 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)

    Oval, with red skin, yellow flesh and small eyes; good presentation.

    Versatile: great for frying and boiling.

    Yes: to scab, viral diseases and potato nematode; to late blight - moderately resistant.

    Vernalization in 30–35 days; planting - end of the first - beginning of the second decade of May; cleaning – August–September.

    Benefits and nutrition

    Carbohydrates, protein, vitamin C, potassium, iron; yellow pulp with carotene. Useful for the gastrointestinal tract and cardiovascular system 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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