Carola

Family: Solanaceae Root Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Carola delivers a luminous, golden harvest with a buttery, mellow flavor and a smooth, fine-textured bite.

At maturity, the tubers form a tidy, oval shape that roasts up with a rich caramelized depth and holds its character beautifully for creamy mashes and velvety sauces. Grow Carola for dependable, home-garden satisfaction—an elegant yellow potato that turns everyday meals into something special with every harvest.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 90 DaysHabit: Upright

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Carola Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Aug 23rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Aug 13th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Aug 13th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Aug 17th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Aug 13th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Aug 11th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Aug 6th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Aug 2nd – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 30th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jul 24th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jul 19th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jul 9th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 30th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	Jun 21st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	Jun 4th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	May 10th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	90
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	45
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Carola’s smooth, fine flesh makes it ideal for purées and sauces that go truly velvety without turning gluey. When roasted, it keeps its character—golden and caramel-sweet on the outside while staying buttery inside.

Best Uses

roasting in wedges with high-heat browning for crisp edges and tender centers
silky mashes and potato purée
velvety sauces where the potato disappears into cream

Flavor Profile

buttery, mellow flavor smooth, fine-textured bite roasts to caramelized golden depth

Kitchen Pairings

butter heavy cream black pepper rosemary parmesan

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects Solanum tuberosum (potato) and how do I control it?

Late blight (often seen as dark, water-soaked leaf spots that spread quickly in cool, damp weather) is one of the most damaging potato diseases. Remove and destroy infected leaves early, avoid wetting foliage when watering, and improve airflow by spacing plants in rows. If the problem is recurring in your area, use a label-approved late-blight fungicide at the first signs and repeat according to the label schedule for potatoes.

How often should I water potatoes during the main growing phase (bulking tubers)?

Water Solanum tuberosum consistently so the soil stays evenly moist 6–8 inches down, especially once plants are actively growing and starting to form tubers (around mid-season). In most home gardens that’s about 1 inch of water per week, adjusted for heat and rainfall; water deeply rather than lightly to prevent shallow rooting. Let the top couple of inches dry slightly between waterings to reduce disease pressure, then resume deep watering.

How do I tell when my potato crop is ready to harvest at about 90 days?

Harvest when the plants’ foliage has yellowed and begun to die back naturally, which typically aligns with around 90 days for many cultivars of Solanum tuberosum. For a “new potato” check, gently dig one plant early, but for best storage quality wait for the vines to senesce and the skins to set so they won’t rub off easily. After harvesting, cure tubers by keeping them in a cool, dark, humid place for about 1–2 weeks to toughen skins before storage.