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Potatoes 'Aztec Gold' / 'Andean Sunrise'

Product number: 406950.1
Origin: South America
Latin: Solanum phureja

This offspring of the Solanum phureja (a different species than the common potato) is primarily highly resistant to Phytophthora. It's truly a potato to be consumed quickly, as that's when they are at their best: fairly firm, crisp, fresh, in short, uniquely flavored! Try to cultivate them evenly, never let them dry out, improve heavy soil somewhat. This delicacy deserves a little extra attention... The oval-round tubers are light brown, sometimes with a red tip and light cream flesh. Chefs honor this type with the designation "ancient potato," as they contain an increased level of natural carotenoids.

MAIN CROP VARIETY FOR GOURMETS.
A main crop variety means it can be harvested from September onwards. Harvesting a few weeks earlier is possible by planting sooner. The planting time is from mid-April, when the soil is sufficiently warm. Pre-sprouting in light or in a large pot can be done earlier. Do not plant them in too wet a spot, but ensure they get plenty of sun. Main crop varieties can suffer from the dreaded potato blight (Phytophthora infestans). Some preventive measures include: spacious planting, fertilizing with patentkali, not spraying water over the plant, and possibly organic spraying with sulfur or silinal. The average planting distance is 70x40 cm, we recommend maintaining 80x40 cm to prevent diseases.

Names:
Latin: Solanum phureja
Dutch: Aardappel
Also known as: Oeraardappel (Ancient Potato)
English: Potato

Planting time:

April
May

Soil type:

All soil types

Location:

Flower colour: Light purple with white
Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
Bulb / tuber size: 35/50
Attractive to insects: N/A
Annual or perennial: Annual
Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
Origin: South America
Ease of cultivation: Moderate

Latin: Solanum phureja
Dutch: Potato
Also known as: Ancient Potato
English: Aardappel

“Potatoes just aren't what they used to be…” Do you recognize that lament? Perhaps you lived (and tasted!) more intensely in the past, 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. Wouldn’t it be nice if all these historical varieties were available on a special shelf at the greengrocer… 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 remains after cooking, and the eye wants its feast too, doesn't it? In the English tradition, harvested potatoes are neatly cleaned and displayed in baskets. You could further develop this harvest presentation with unique cucumbers, multi-coloured Swiss 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 are then no longer 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. Fun tip: simply plant at least 5 varieties; they are packed in small portions (1 kg), and put a clear sign by each type. Cook and taste them separately, turn it into 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!