Rose Gold

Family: Solanaceae Root Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Sink your spoon into the promise of Rose Gold—tubers with a luminous, blush-rose skin that feels satin-smooth in the hand and reveals a creamy, golden interior.

The flavor is rich and gently buttery, with a fine, velvety texture that holds its character beautifully in hearty preparations, from roasting to mashing and silky sauces. A true heirloom for gardeners who love dependable, satisfying harvests at about 90 days, when the color turns unmistakably radiant.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 90 DaysHabit: Upright

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Rose Gold 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)	55
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	35
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Rose Gold’s creamy, velvety interior makes it a standout for dishes where texture is the headline—roasts that stay custardy at the core, or mash that lands silky instead of floury. Its gentle sweetness plays especially well with butter-fat and sharp aromatics like garlic and pepper.

Best Uses

hot, crisp roast wedges that stay creamy inside
velvety mash with minimal dairy for a silken finish
silky potato purée or gratin that doesn’t turn pasty
lightly thickened chowder or potage for a smooth body

Flavor Profile

buttery, gently sweet potato flavor creamy, fine-grained interior satin-smooth mouthfeel when cooked through holds shape without getting grainy

Kitchen Pairings

chives garlic butter crème fraîche Parmesan black pepper

Frequently Asked Questions

What disease is most likely to affect Solanum tuberosum (potatoes) and how can I manage it?

Early blight (Alternaria) often shows up as dark, concentric spots on lower leaves and can spread upward in warm, humid weather. Remove and destroy infected foliage promptly, and avoid wetting leaves by watering at the soil line. Space plants to improve airflow and rotate potatoes out of the same bed for several years to reduce disease carryover.

How often should I water potatoes during their main growing phase?

During tuber bulking (roughly from flowering until harvest, about midseason), keep soil evenly moist—aim for about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week, split into 1–2 deep waterings. Let the top 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) dry slightly between waterings, because consistently waterlogged soil can reduce tuber quality. Stop regular deep watering about 7–10 days before harvest so skins set and tubers store better.

How do I tell when to harvest Solanum tuberosum?

Harvest when plants begin to yellow and die back, typically around 90 days from planting, and the tuber skins have “set” (won’t rub off easily). For new potatoes, you can harvest a bit earlier by gently digging one or two plants before full dieback. After harvest, cure tubers in a cool, dark, ventilated spot for 1–2 weeks before long-term storage.