Carola

Potato

90d to harvest

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.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	May 15th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 15th
Harvest Begins	Aug 13th
Harvest Ends	Sep 24th

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.