Cut and whole Sangre Potatoes grown from Micro Tubers with Micro Tubers on a white background.
Sangre Potatoes grown from Micro Tubers in a green glass pitcher with a blue handled peeler.
Sangre Potato Micro Tubers with a penny to show size on a white background.
Cut and whole Sangre Potato Micro Tubers shown with a ruler and coins on a wooden background.
Cut and whole mature Sangre Potatoes and Micro Tubers on a white background.
A trio of Sangre Potato Micro Tubers with a penny with a macro close-up view on white.
Cut and whole Sangre Potatoes grown from Micro Tubers with Micro Tubers on a white background.
Sangre Potatoes grown from Micro Tubers in a green glass pitcher with a blue handled peeler.
Sangre Potato Micro Tubers with a penny to show size on a white background.
Cut and whole Sangre Potato Micro Tubers shown with a ruler and coins on a wooden background.
Cut and whole mature Sangre Potatoes and Micro Tubers on a white background.
A trio of Sangre Potato Micro Tubers with a penny with a macro close-up view on white.

Potato Tubers,
Sangre

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Description

(Solanum tuberosum). Your order contains 10 micro tubers. An early- to mid-season producer, these tasty tubers have blood-red skin and snow-white flesh, and they are exceptionally well suited to boiling and baking. Released by Colorado State University, Sangre has long storage life and relative disease resistance to hollowheart, blackspot and drought. Please be patient, as this variety is slower to emerge. Our non-GMO, virus-free micro seed tubers are grown in a state-of-the-art tissue culture lab to provide the cleanest, highest-quality starter seed available. Sold in packs of 10, these tiny tubers grow into strong, healthy plants that produce excellent potato harvests. Start with clean seed, and you can save potatoes from your crop to replant and enjoy great harvests for years to come.

Growing Tips:Sangre potatoes are best planted in loose, well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic pH (5.5-6.5). As a determinate variety, it doesn’t need hilling. Keep plants well watered to ensure high yields but be careful to avoid waterlogging, as potatoes don’t tolerate soggy soil.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Solanum tuberosum
Life Cycle
Annual
Growth Habit
Determinate
Sun Requirement
6–8 hr.
Days to Germinate
7–14
Days to Maturity
80–90
Planting Depth
2 in.
Plant Spacing
12–18 in.
Ideal Temperature
60–70°F
Frost Hardy
No

When to Grow

Sangre potatoes are a cool-season crop that should be planted in early spring. Soil temperatures should be consistently above 45 F. In warmer climates, they can also be planted in late summer for a fall harvest. These potatoes are not frost-hardy, so avoid planting during freezing conditions.Learn more about frost dates in our blog post, ‘Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources.’

How to Sow and Plant

Prepare loose, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Plant the micro tubers whole, without cutting, at a depth of about 2 inches, with the sprouted side facing up. Space the tubers 12-18 inches apart, with 3 feet between rows. After planting, water thoroughly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Sprouts will emerge within 7-14 days under optimal conditions.

How to Grow

Keep the soil evenly moist, reducing watering as plants die back to help cure the tubers. Fertilize with a balanced organic fertilizer, but avoid excessive nitrogen to prevent excessive foliage growth. Watch for pests like Colorado potato beetles and minimize disease risks by rotating crops and avoiding overhead watering.

How to Save Seeds

  • Potatoes will fruit, but the seeds will not breed true. That is why potatoes are propagated from tubers instead of seeds.
  • Provide ideal storage conditions in order to keep your tubers over winter until the following spring planting date.
  • Be sure to cure tubers before storing, and store cured tubers in a cool, dark, dry location. Ideal storage temperature is 38-40 F.
  • Provide good air circulation in your storage area to discourage rot.
  • Watch this video for a look at how we plant potatoes at Baker Creek.

FAQ

Can Sangre potatoes tolerate poor soil?

While they prefer loose, fertile soil, Sangre potatoes are adaptable. If planted in poorer soil, amend with compost to improve drainage and nutrient availability.

What happens if I plant Sangre potatoes too deep?

Planting too deep can delay sprouting, especially in cool soil. Stick to the recommended planting depth of about 2 inches for optimal results.

How should I water Sangre potatoes?

Water deeply and consistently, especially during tuber formation, but avoid waterlogging the soil. Reduce watering as plants die back to prepare the tubers for harvest.

What is the difference between micro tubers and regular seed potatoes?

They are grown in much the same way - don’t cut the micro tubers as you might with larger seed potatoes, and don’t plant them quite as deeply into the soil. Check out our blog post “Can’t Top These Tiny Taters” for more details!

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