Red Norland

Family: Solanaceae Root Vegetable

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Velvety-skinned and richly colored, Red Norland delivers a classic red jacket over creamy, pale flesh—an inviting contrast that feels as good as it looks.

Expect a tender, fine-grained texture with a naturally balanced, earthy sweetness that shines whether you’re roasting for caramelized edges or boiling for a smooth, spoonable bite. A dependable 75-day performer, it’s a favorite for home gardeners who want reliable harvests of uniform, market-ready tubers.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Spreading

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Red Norland 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 8th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Aug 2nd – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 27th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 22nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 18th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 15th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jul 9th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jul 4th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 24th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 15th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	Jun 6th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 20th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 25th – 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	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Spreading
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

Red Norland’s fine-grained, tender interior makes it ideal for boiling and mashing without turning pasty—more spoonable than fluffy. Roast or pan-sear it hot and let the pale flesh go creamy while the red jacket grabs color for that crisp-meets-butter contrast.

Best Uses

boil for smooth, spoonable potato salads and dressed sides
roast hot for caramelized edges while keeping the center creamy
pan-sear into crisp-edged slices for buttery, starchy browning

Flavor Profile

fine-grained, tender bite gentle earthy sweetness creamy interior with velvety skin bite

Kitchen Pairings

butter sour cream black pepper smoked bacon Dijon mustard

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most likely on Solanum tuberosum (potatoes) like Red Norland, and how do I control it?

Watch for late blight (water-soaked spots that quickly expand) and striped/tuber-damaging pests like Colorado potato beetle. Remove and bag any infected leaves immediately, avoid overhead watering, and improve airflow by keeping tops unthickened. For beetles, hand-pick adults/larvae early or use an appropriate labeled potato insecticide if infestations are spreading.

How often should I water Red Norland potatoes during the main growing phase, and what soil moisture level do they need?

During active tuber bulking (roughly weeks 4–8 after emergence), keep soil consistently moist but never soggy. Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil dry out—typically every 4–7 days depending on heat and mulch—then water deeply enough to wet the root zone. Stop increasing irrigation once foliage starts to yellow near maturity, but don’t let soil dry out completely while plants are still actively growing.

How can I tell when Red Norland (Solanum tuberosum) is ready to harvest?

Harvest about 75 days after planting (or when plants begin to die back and skins feel firm). Check by gently digging near the plant and looking for tubers with skins that won’t rub off easily with light finger pressure. If the weather is wet, wait until foliage has naturally withered and skin is set to reduce risk of storage rot.