Potato 'Red Pontiac'
Best choice for home gardeners seeking reliable, high-yield, long-storing potatoes.
Discover the Red Pontiac potato, a dependable, multi-purpose variety celebrated for its abundant yields of large, round tubers. Featuring thin red skin and crisp white flesh, these potatoes are perfect for harvesting young as baby potatoes or allowing them to mature. They offer a superior flavor compared to store-bought options and boast excellent storage qualities. This late-season variety thrives even in heavier soils and provides a delicious homegrown alternative.
$15.95
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Price vs Category Average
-32%
Below average
Maturity
100110
/ Late Season (- days)
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a reliable winter food supply
- Home cooks prioritizing smooth, fluffy mashed potatoes
- Hosts wanting visually striking ingredients for dinner parties
Who should skip it
- Busy cooks who prefer quick, easy meal preparation
- Culinary enthusiasts looking for crispy frying potatoes
- Market growers needing durable produce for transport
Performance breakdown
Yield Consistency
Reliable, heavy harvests make this a standout for home vegetable gardens.
Soil Adaptability
Thrives in heavier soil conditions where other varieties often struggle.
Storage Longevity
Maintains quality and texture long after the final harvest of season.
Culinary Versatility
Perfect for everything from early baby potatoes to hearty mature roasts.
Disease Resilience
Moderate scab resistance requires standard garden management for optimal crop health.
Ease of Cultivation
Low maintenance hilling requirements simplify the growing process for beginners.
Key Specs
Maturity
Late Season (100-110 days)
Skin/Flesh
Thin red skin with crisp white flesh
Yield
Produces large, round potatoes
Seed Certification
Maine Certified Seed Potatoes
Planting Distance
6 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart
Coverage
Two pounds plants approximately 8-10’ row or 12 sq. feet
Weight/Unit
2 pounds per order
Plant Life Cycle
Annual
Features
- Dependable, multi-purpose variety
- Excellent for baby potatoes
- Superior flavor
- Stores extremely well
- Low maintenance hilling
- Consistent, large yields
- Grows in heavier soils
- Medium scab resistance
What customers say
Customers are overwhelmingly positive about the reliability and quality of the PineTree Red Pontiac potatoes. Gardeners consistently report excellent sprouting success and vigorous growth, making them an easy choice even for beginners. The resulting harvest is highly valued for its impressive yield and superior cooking quality, particularly for mashing and boiling. This variety delivers dependable performance and great taste, solidifying its reputation as a garden staple offering exceptional value.
Know before you buy
These are a late-season variety that typically takes 100 to 110 days to reach full maturity after planting.
Yes, Red Pontiac potatoes are known for their ability to thrive in heavier soil types, making them a reliable choice for many garden conditions.
Absolutely. You can harvest them early as baby potatoes, or leave them in the ground longer to reach their full size.
A two-pound order of seed potatoes will cover approximately an 8 to 10-foot row or about 12 square feet of garden space.
Red Pontiac potatoes are prized for their excellent storage qualities. For best results, keep them in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated location to maintain their quality over time.
For optimal growth, plant your seed potatoes 6 inches apart within rows that are spaced 3 feet apart.
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