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Potatoes 'Romanian Red'

Potatoes 'Romanian Red'

Product number: 407914.1
Origin: Europe
Latin: Solanum tuberosum

Every country has its list of favourite potatoes... In Romania, this fertile and tasty variety is very much loved and popular. The oval tubers have a red skin and yellow flesh. They are slightly floury, meaning quite firm, and therefore suitable for all purposes! We are struck each year by the large yield and the fine, pleasant taste! The disease resistance is high.
SPECIAL VARIETIES LIKE THESE ARE DELIVERED IN MIXED SIZES OF SEED POTATOES; THERE MAY BE (VERY) LARGE TUBERS AMONG THEM, WHICH YOU PLANT WHOLE OR CUT INTO PIECES WITH SPROUTS.

MAIN CROP VARIETY FOR CONNOISSEURS.
A main crop variety means it can be harvested from September onwards. Early planting can advance the harvest by several weeks. 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 a too wet spot, but well in the 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 advise maintaining 80x40 cm to prevent diseases.

Denominations:
Latin: Solanum tuberosum
Dutch: Aardappel 'Rumänische Rote'
English: Potato 'Rumänische Rote'

Planting time:

April
May

Soil type:

All soil types

Location:

Flower colour: Light purple with white heart
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: Europe
Ease of cultivation: Moderate

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

“These potatoes are not what they used to be…” Do you recognize that sigh? 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 are back, those spuds of yesteryear! Old varieties from before 1950 with special flavors, unique colors, unknown shapes. How wonderful it would be if all these historic varieties were available on a special shelf at the greengrocer… but for now, you will have to grow them yourself (or have them grown) for this "new" culinary discovery. Here’s a culinary tip: due to their unique color or shape, don’t peel them, but clean them thoroughly and cook them whole; often the color is retained after cooking, and presentation matters, 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 gherkins, multi-colored 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 gradually turn green and are then no longer edible. For the grower, it is 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 packed in small portions (1 kg), and place a clear sign next to each type. Cook and evaluate 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): bon appétit!