La Soda Red Seed Potatoes

Red La Soda Potatoes feature a deep red skin and are ready to harvest in late spring. They are exceptionally adapted to our southern climate. The plants are medium-sized with a spreading habit. The foliage is thick and a deep green color. The flowers are a light lavender color.

Red La Soda Potatoes are well-suited to raised beds or container vegetable gardens. They are a cool-season vegetable that should be planted in early spring or late fall when the days are warm and nights are cool. Unlike most fruits and vegetables, potatoes come from the roots of the plant and grow from an underground stem called a tuber. Red La Soda Potatoes are an excellent source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.

"Red La Soda Potatoes should be planted in early spring by direct sowing in a location that receives full sun and in soil that can be kept evenly moist, but not soggy. Cut the potatoes into small to medium pieces, ensuring each piece has an eye, then let the pieces callous over for 1 to 2 days before planting. Plant the pieces at 8in intervals. For multiple rows, maintain a 40in gap to accommodate its spreading nature. Cover with 2 to 3 inches of soil and continually mound soil or growing medium around the shoots, leaving foliage exposed as the plant matures. Ensure tubers are shielded from light to prevent greening. Harvest 2 to 3 weeks post-vine dieback for improved skin set and minimal skin damage. Days to Maturity: Mid-season, 95 days on average"