Red Pontiac· Potato
Planting Schedule
Add Red Pontiac to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | Jan 16th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Jan 16th |
| Harvest Begins | Apr 21st |
| Harvest Ends | Dec 19th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 45°F
and nights stay above 40°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 95 |
| Sun Requirements | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 45 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 40 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: Plant certified seed potatoes when soil warms (and is workable), then hill as plants grow to protect developing tubers from sunscald.