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'Desiree' Potatoes
 
Sub-Category: Main Season
 
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Description: Mid-season variety produces 4- to 6-inch by 2 1/2-inch tubers with pink skins and creamy-yellow flesh.
Days To Maturity: 70-100
Seed Sources:
 
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Reviewed on 01/23/2012 by Soilgeek - An experienced gardener

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Prince of Wales-Outer Ketchikan, Alaska, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

I grew this in my 2011 trials and had a prolific yield. The taste was really good. It was one of the last potatoes I harvested. Desiree seems slightly susceptible to silver scurf and scab, at least in my garden. Overall, I would grow this again. I am not sure if it will be 2012 as I couldn\'t save any seed.
 

Reviewed on 02/20/2011 by macinator - An experienced gardener

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Trumbull, Ohio, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

2010 was my first year for this variety. Beautiful pink red tubers, medium size. The flavor is definitely gourmet. This was mid-late season and an excellent keeper. Disease resistant. It is on my list for 2011 to plant again.
 




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