Seed Potato, Carla Rosa, Sustainable

Carla Rosa Seed Potato (Solanum tuberosum 'Carla Rosa')

Carla Rosa is a high-yielding, mid-season potato variety that features smooth red skin and creamy white flesh. Known for its excellent texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor, Carla Rosa is a versatile all-purpose potato that excels in boiling, roasting, mashing, and potato salads. This reliable variety offers strong disease resistance and performs well in a variety of soil and growing conditions, making it a dependable choice for gardeners and homesteaders seeking a productive and delicious potato crop.

Key Characteristics

• Mid-Season Variety
  Carla Rosa matures in 85-95 days, providing a productive mid-season harvest of uniform, medium-to-large tubers. Its consistent yields make it an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a reliable all-purpose potato.

• Red Skin and Creamy White Flesh
  With its smooth, ruby-red skin and creamy white flesh, Carla Rosa offers visual appeal and exceptional flavor. The flesh is moist and slightly sweet, making it perfect for boiling, roasting, or mashing into fluffy, flavorful dishes.

• Disease Resistance
  Carla Rosa exhibits strong resistance to common potato diseases, including scab and early blight. This natural resilience ensures healthy plants and high-quality tubers, making it an excellent option for organic or low-spray gardening systems.

• Bloom Time and Soil Preferences
  Carla Rosa plants bloom in June and July, producing delicate white flowers. The variety thrives in loose, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. It prefers consistent moisture but can tolerate a range of growing conditions, provided the soil is not waterlogged.

• Tips for Best Growing
  Plant Carla Rosa seed potatoes 4-6 inches deep in nutrient-rich, loose soil after the risk of frost has passed. Space pieces 12 inches apart in rows 2-3 feet apart. Hill soil around plants as they grow to encourage tuber formation and water consistently, especially during dry periods. Harvest when the foliage begins to yellow and die back, and cure tubers in a cool, dark space for 1-2 weeks to enhance their flavor and storage potential.

Product Details

• Native Range: Cultivated crop; not a native plant.
• Plant Life Cycle: Annual.
• Sun Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily).
• Soil Requirements: Loose, well-draining soil; medium moisture; rich in organic matter.
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches.
• Harvest Timing: Mid-season, 85-95 days after planting.
• Bloom Time: June to July.
• Bloom Color: White.
• Tuber Color: Smooth red skin with creamy white flesh.
• Disease Resistance: Strong resistance to scab and early blight.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in all zones.
• Planting Notes: Cut seed potatoes into pieces with at least one "eye" each; plant 4-6 inches deep and space 12 inches apart. Hill soil around plants as they grow for higher yields.

Carla Rosa seed potatoes are an excellent choice for any garden, offering beautiful red-skinned tubers, a mild, slightly sweet flavor, and exceptional versatility in the kitchen. With strong disease resistance and reliable yields, they’re perfect for gardeners and cooks alike!