Solanum tuberosum 'Rideau'

Potato 'Rideau'

Solanum tuberosum 'Rideau'

Zones 2-5

<p>Snow white flesh with bright red skin. good resistance to scab and verticillium wilt. Excellent for boiling and baking, and eating right out of the gaden beginning in August.</p><p>Medium maturing - 75+ days. Whole seed can be chitted (green sprouted) prior to planting if required. Potatoes are heavy feeders. Do not be afraid to fertilise at the rate of 4lbs per 25 feet of row with 7-7-7. Plant very shallow to encourage fast emergence - this is especially important in cool wet springs. <br>SHIPPING DATES: April 11th & 25th, 2000. Please place your orders before March 01/00 if possible since some varieites are in short supply.</p><p>Reintroduction of an excelllent home garden type. This variety was bred or selected by Gary Johnston of the University of Guelph (retired).</p>