Caribe' Seed Potato
Description
Caribe’ is an exceptional variety of new potato that produces very early. They are ready to be dug in just 70 days after planting! The lustrous purple skin covers creamy white flesh. Its waxy, mid-dry texture makes it suitable for mashing, boiling, baking, or frying.
Caribe new potatoes pump out heavy yields of large tubers. This heavy producer stores very well and will keep all winter. Caribe’ are easy to grow, drought tolerant and have a moderate resistance to late blight and scab. Certified Organic by MOFGA Certification Services, LLC.
- Available for spring shipping only.
- Last day to order seed potatoes is May 20
- Seed potatoes will ship separately from the rest of your order. In the best interest of the plants, seed potatoes begin shipping on February 8 to the warmer parts of the country. Shipping will continue through Early June for colder parts of the country.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Purple |
| Fruit Color | Purple |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Ripens/Harvest | Matures In 70 Days |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 4.5 - 5.5 |
| Texture | Firm |
| Zone Range | 3 - 9 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
3 - 9
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
Pollination is not required for this variety.
This variety does not require pollination to produce a harvestable crop.
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
