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Potatoes 'Big Rossa'

Potatoes 'Big Rossa'

Product number: 405040.1
Origin: South America
Latin: Solanum tuberosum

(2015) Grower Mohr Potatoes
An early harvest and yet quite large tubers – that’s something to be happy about! This variety produces oval tubers with pinkish-red skin. The light yellow flesh is fairly firm (slightly floury) with a good flavour! Notably, it has good resistance to Phytophthora and excellent storability.
WE SUPPLY SPECIAL VARIETIES LIKE THIS IN A MIXED SEED SIZE; THERE MAY BE (VERY) LARGE TUBERS INCLUDED, WHICH YOU PLANT WHOLE OR CUT INTO PIECES WITH SPROUTS.

EARLY VARIETY FOR CONNOISSEURS.
An early variety mainly means that it grows quickly and can therefore be harvested early. The planting time is actually the same as for later varieties (April). However, to get an extra early harvest, these varieties are often planted earlier (mid-March with protection from foil or even from January under glass). Early varieties are less susceptible to the dreaded potato blight (Phytophthora infestans). Although the epidemic occurs earlier and earlier: plant widely and fertilize with potassium. Do not place them in too wet a spot, but in full sun. The average planting distance is 70x40 cm; we recommend maintaining 80x40 cm to prevent diseases.

Names:
Latin: Solanum tuberosum
Dutch: Aardappel
English: Potato

Planting time:

March
April

Soil type:

All soil types

Location:

Flower colour: Light purple with white
Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
Bulb / tuber size: Varies
Attractive to insects: N/A
Annual or perennial: Perennial
Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
Origin: South America
Ease of cultivation: Moderate

Latin: Solanum tuberosum
Dutch: Potato
Also known as: N/A
English: Potato

“These potatoes aren't what they used to be...” Do you recognise that lament? Perhaps you used to live (and taste!) more intensely, but when it comes to those old forgotten varieties, we have good news for you: they’re back, those spuds of yesteryear! Old varieties from before 1950 with special flavours, unique colours, unfamiliar shapes. How wonderful it would be if all these historical varieties were available on a special shelf at the greengrocer's... but for now, you’ll have to grow them yourself (or have them grown) for this “new” culinary journey of discovery. Just a culinary tip: because of their unique colour or shape, don't peel them, but clean them thoroughly and cook them whole; often the colour is retained after cooking, and the eye wants its share too, doesn’t it? In the English tradition, harvested potatoes are neatly cleaned and displayed in baskets. You could further enhance this harvest presentation with unusual cucumbers, multi-coloured chard, pumpkins, red kale, blue corn: “browse” our seed guides for all those special (old but now trendy) vegetables. Potatoes that you have displayed for a while will slowly turn green and will then no longer be edible. For the grower, it’s important to know that these old varieties are more susceptible to disease: plant them with ample space and keep a close eye on them. A fun tip: just plant at least 5 varieties; they are packaged in small portions (1 kg), and put a clear sign next to each type. Cook and taste them separately, make it a "Van Gogh Potato Eaters Feast"... Do you know a "forgotten" variety: let us know. All that remains is to wish you a very good harvest and (for later): enjoy your meal!