Red La Soda

Potato

Zone 12a Save Garden

🌱 90d to harvest Clumping

Velvety-smooth skins in rich, wine-red tones cradle a golden, creamy interior that feels luxuriously dense—an inviting bite with …

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Jan 1st
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jan 1st
Harvest Begins	Apr 1st
Harvest Ends	Dec 31st

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	90
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Clumping
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	60
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Solanum tuberosum (potatoes) and how can I control it in a home garden?

Early blight (Alternaria) shows as dark, concentric rings on older leaves and can quickly spread in warm, humid weather. Remove and destroy infected foliage, water at the base to keep leaves dry, and avoid planting too close for airflow. If it keeps progressing, use a labeled fungicide for potatoes and repeat according to the label interval, especially during wet spells.

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

During tuber bulking (once plants are about knee-high until harvest), keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged—typically about 1 inch (2.5 cm) per week total from rain plus irrigation. Water deeply when the top 1–2 inches of soil dry out, and avoid letting the soil repeatedly swing between very dry and very wet, which can reduce tuber size and trigger disease.

How do I tell when my potatoes are ready to harvest?

Start checking at around 90 days from planting: harvest when the plants are mostly yellowing and the foliage has died back. You can confirm readiness by gently digging and checking if the tuber skins are firm enough that they don’t rub off easily. For best flavor, cure harvested tubers in a dark, cool, well-ventilated place for about 1–2 weeks before storage.

Velvety-smooth skins in rich, wine-red tones cradle a golden, creamy interior that feels luxuriously dense—an inviting bite with a fine, even texture. Red La Soda’s flavor is pleasantly earthy and balanced, making it a standout for roasting to a caramelized edge, for pan-ready browning, and for silky mash with a naturally rosy depth. Grow it for a reliable 90-day harvest that delivers market-class red potatoes with a polished, uniform look from row to table.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 45°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors.

Expert Note

Plant certified seed potatoes after soil warms and they’re chitted, then hill as plants grow to protect developing tubers from greening.