6 resistant seed potato varieties

Belgium is the country of fries, so it is no surprise that we get to eat the potato several times a week. It is no surprise that we get to see the potato on our plates several times a week.

The potato is also very versatile: you can make a creamy puree or just crispy roast them in the oven with lots of herbs. Roast them with delicious herb butter or simply let them simmer in a warming stew. You can do anything with potatoes! There are also an incredible number of types of potatoes, each with their own specific taste and cooking method.

A 'patatje' is always popular. But these are even tastier But they are even tastier when you grow them yourself! To get started you need seed potatoes. These tubers are specially grown for planting in the vegetable garden. They may look similar to potatoes in the supermarket, but make no mistake: you cannot eat seed potatoes!

Growing your own potatoes is not difficult, but there are a number of invaders lurking around the corner that can throw a spanner in the works. The Colorado potato beetle and Phytophthora, also known as potato blight, can do a lot of damage and ruin your harvest. Potato fatigue, which causes the plants to grow badly or even die, also occurs regularly when you plant too many potatoes in the same place. To avoid this, it is best to change crops regularly. Wait three years before you start planting potatoes in the same place again. When harvesting, make sure you remove all the tubers, including the small ones!

In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on the development and cultivation of
resistant potato varieties. We therefore have 5 varieties in our range that are very resistant, and we would like to introduce them to you.

🥔 EARLY (harvest after 80-100 days)

OBAMA

Whether this potato variety is as well known as its famous American namesake, we strongly doubt. But this potato variety is already very popular with the vegetable gardeners. These potatoes have a long long and oval shape. The Obama produces a large yield of firm-boiling yellow potatoes.

🥔 HALF EARLY(harvest after 100-120 days)

CAROLUS

The Carolus can be recognised by its striking red eyes on the skin. These potatoes make the best fries, but also taste good in a firm mash. They are larger and can be stored for a long time. Always store them in a dark and cool place (for example in the cellar).

ALOUETTE

This potato variety has deliciously blushing pink cheeks and beautiful yellow flesh. It is suitable for both cooking and baking. The Alouette potatoes are the improved version of the Raja plant potatoes (which are no longer available).

VITABELLA

This top product is not only organic but also pest resistant! This variety can be compared to the Frieslander and produces tasty, firm-boiling potatoes. Very suitable to make crispy fries🍟!

🥔 LATE (harvest after 130 days)

TEXLA

Texla potatoes have a nice round shape. They can be stored well and are completely resistant to potato blight or Phytophthora. This potato variety cannot be grown in clay soil.

SEVILLA BIO

Seville potatoes are rather medium-late and light-floury. The striking thing about this variety is that the longer you leave them, the better the taste. That is why we also mention them as the late variety.

Tip from Marcel: Don't have a vegetable garden but would like to grow your own potatoes? No problem, with the Potato Tub bag you can easily start your own vegetable garden on a terrace or balcony!

Want to become a potato master? Then be sure to read these articles 👇

• Planting or potting potatoes yourself?
• The potato blight or Phytophthora
• Harvesting and storing potatoes