$5.99

This Seed Potato 'Red Pontiac' ships as a Bare Root

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Red Pontiac

Name: Seed Potato 'Red Pontiac'
Brand: Tristar Plants
SKU: 1-lb seed potato
Price: 5.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Red Pontiac Seed Potatoes are a reliable, fast-growing variety known for their vibrant red skin and creamy white flesh. With a smooth texture and mild flavor, they’re excellent for boiling, roasting, and mashing. Red Pontiacs are adaptable to various growing conditions, making them a popular choice for home gardeners seeking a productive, versatile potato.

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What Are Seed Potatoes?

Seed potatoes are tubers that sprout to grow new plants, not actual seeds.

Flavor

Smooth, mild, and creamy, perfect for boiling, roasting, and mashing; holds shape well for salads and soups.

Hardiness Zone

Best grown in USDA zones 3-9; performs well in different climates, making it a versatile option for home gardens.

When to Harvest

Matures in 80-100 days; ideal for early harvest or multiple plantings in one season if conditions allow.

Shipping Guarantee

Ships via UPS with a guaranteed 2-day delivery from the shipping date.

Cut and Cure

For large seed potatoes, cut into pieces with one eye each. Let pieces dry for 1-2 days to prevent rot.

Weight to Potato Count

A 1 lb bag typically includes 6-8 seed potatoes, enough to start a small potato bed.

Average Yield

Each plant can produce an average of 6-10 mature potatoes, depending on growing conditions and care.

This Red Pontiac seed potato ships ready to plant.

Size: Can spread up to 24 inches in length

Light: Full Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)

Hardiness: 3 - 9

Days to Maturity: 80 - 100 days

Characteristics: White flesh with thin red skin.

Water & Soil: Does well in loamy and sandy soil

Space 12 to 15 inches apart and 30 to 36 inches between rows.
Plant 3 to 5 inches deep
Days To Maturity: 80 - 100 Days

Plant care menu

Hardiness zone for this plant: 3 - 9

What's my zone?

Rotten

Received a rotten potato. We’ll see how the others take

Seed potatoes

Very pleased with my order.they was labeled so I could tell the red from white.hope to have a good harvest.will order again.

Spuds seeds

They were nice Spuds to cut up had a lot of eyes in the ground on Good Friday are coming through already thank you very much

Unfortunately they all had scab.

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Seed Potato 'Red Pontiac'