Potato plant growing herbaceous geophyte of the genus Solanum, Potato plant is perennial plant evergreen to deciduous plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical, temperate, tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 2+
Flower color is purple with yellow stamens grow in cluster.
Potato plant tubers
Tubers color can be: yellow, white, blue, purple and more, the peel mostly in the same color with darker brownish color tone, size can be from 1 to 20 cm.
Potato plant for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Potato plant growing and care:
Mulch, rich soil, well-drained soil, airy soil, slightly acid soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary or use vegetative reproduction in Potato plant?
Yes, but today private grower prefers to use seeds to get new verities
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Attract a lot of pests
Planting season:
Frost free autumn, winter, cold climate spring
Pests and diseases:
Phytophthora infestans, Potato plant leafroll virus, Potato plant beetle
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
No need to prune
Size of the plant?
40-60 cm, 16-24 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
Purple flower with yellow stamens grow in cluster
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible Roots
Information about Potato plant tuber:
Tubers color can be: yellow, white, blue, purple and more, the peel mostly in the same color with darker brownish color tone, size can be from 1 to 20 cm
When to pull up Potato plant’s tuber:
Autumn / Winter
Uses of Potato plant tuber:
Cooked, baked and more
Scientific name:
Solanum tuberosum
