Autumn Rose is an early- to mid-season potato variety known for its smooth, rose-pink skin and creamy white to pale-yellow flesh. Tubers are typically oval to oblong with shallow eyes, giving them an attractive, uniform appearance. Plants grow with medium vigor, producing a dependable yield of medium-sized potatoes that hold their color well and maintain excellent texture when cooked.
- Size: Medium-sized oval to oblong tubers. Average tuber weight: ~120–180 g (varies with growing conditions). Uniform shape with shallow eyes
- Planting depth: 3–4 inches deep; place 10–12 inches apart
- Soil: Loose, fertile, well-draining soil with good moisture retention
- Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
- Watering: Keep evenly moist, especially during tuber formation; avoid waterlogging
- Hilling: Hill soil around stems 2–3 times as plants grow to protect tubers from sunlight
- Fertilizer: Use a balanced or slightly lower-nitrogen fertilizer to promote tuber growth
- Pests/Disease: Monitor for potato beetles, scab, and blight; rotate crops yearly
- Harvest: Typically ready 80–100 days after planting; cure in a cool, dark place before storage