Monday, May 2, 2011

Red Pontiac/Purple Majesty Potato Seeds

Want to try a two different types of potato's this year.




The Red Pontiac seeds shown here are somewhat medium to large size. 


You want to cut the seed in half, but make sure that each half has at least two to three eyes. Let the two halves form skin, before planting.



The Red Pontiac is a Mid-season maturing, plant.  Plants have a purple flower with white petals on the top, and they will spread. 


The Purple Majesty seeds here are of several sizes.  Tiny seeds do not have to be cut in half.  Medium/Large seeds should be cut in half, just like the Red Pontiac.




Remember when planting potato's, that the only grow above the original seed.  So make sure to add soil to the top of mound, if the potato's start popping out.