Mountain Rose potatoes are characterized by high marketability, shelf life, and resistance to diseases, pests, and cracking. This unusual American variety is distinguished by its pink-red flesh, with a distinctive pattern when cut. The English name is Mountain Rose.
Description of the plant and tubers
The Mountain Rose bush is semi-erect, semi-spreading. The plant's leaves are medium-sized, dark green, and slightly wavy at the edges. Other varietal characteristics:
- inflorescences – They contain many small purple-red flowers, so they look lush;
- tubers – are distinguished by their round shape and medium depth of eyes;
- skin – smooth, medium thickness and bright red in color;
- pulp – compacted, slightly floury, does not darken.
- ✓ Resistance to late blight and rhizoctonia has been confirmed by field trials.
- ✓ Tubers retain their marketable appearance and taste when stored for up to 8 months.
Taste characteristics and purpose
The main characteristic of this potato variety is its taste. It is characterized by its firmness and tender, crunchy texture, making it ideal for a variety of culinary creations. Its flavor is somewhere between good and excellent.
Description of the variety
Potatoes reach technical maturity in 90 days and biological maturity in 100 days, after which the entire harvest begins. Root vegetables of this variety have a long shelf life due to their dense structure and low susceptibility to decay.
Subtleties of agricultural technology
Mountain Rose thrives in sunny, non-lowland areas. It requires light, well-drained, fertile soil. Therefore, it's important to thoroughly prepare the soil before planting, adding organic fertilizer to improve the plant's nutritional balance.
- ✓ The soil should have a pH of 5.5-6.5 for optimal growth of Mountain Rose potatoes.
- ✓ A month before planting, add rotted manure or compost at a rate of 5-7 kg per 1 m² to improve fertility.
Other subtleties of cultivation:
- To plant tubers, you should make holes 10 to 15 cm deep.
- The plant requires regular watering to ensure proper tuber formation, but overwatering should be avoided to prevent the risk of fungal pathogens developing.
- It's equally important to monitor disease and pest control. Although this potato is fairly resistant to diseases such as late blight and rhizoctonia, preventative treatments in the spring are recommended to prevent problems.
- × Avoid watering in the evening to reduce the risk of fungal diseases.
- × Do not allow water to stagnate around the plants, as this may cause the tubers to rot.
Reviews from gardeners
The potato with the beautiful name "Mountain Rose" is easy to grow, but has specific soil requirements—it should be medium in texture. The yield is considered good, and transportability and shelf life are excellent. The plant is highly resistant to diseases and pests, but only if proper agricultural practices are followed.