Satina: A High-Yielding potato with German Heritage

The Satina potato is our favorite potato due to high yields, quick canopy cover, and ease of growing. This variety brings together a unique combination of culinary quality and agricultural resilience.

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Quick Facts:

• Skin Color: Light Yellow, Smooth, and Netted
• Ease of Growing: Easy to Intermediate
• Flesh Color: Dark Yellow
• Maturity: Medium early, with a maturity span placing it between mid-season and late varieties
• Yield: Very High, with a tendency to produce a higher share of oversized tubers, 1/lb planted will typically result in 5-15/lb harvested
• Planting Rate: Usually 5-8 seed pieces per lb, space 8" to 12" apart in row
• Cooking Type: Fairly firm, ideal for boiling and mashing
• Disease Resistances: Resistant to PCN Ro1 and potato wart disease 1, highly resistant to common scab and leafroll, and moderately resistant to late blight, rhizoctonia, black leg, and PVY

Culinary Use:

• The Satina is primarily used for cooking, particularly boiling and mashing. Its smooth yellow skin and rich dark yellow flesh make it a visually appealing and tasty addition to a wide range of dishes.
  

History:

• Origin: The Satina potato was developed in Germany, highlighting the rich potato breeding tradition of the region.
• Breeding: It was bred by Holger Laue from SAKA-RAGIS, resulting from a cross between Puntila and H99/73. This breeding process was aimed at creating a potato with both high yield and excellent culinary qualities.
• Introduction: Satina was introduced to the market in 1993, marking the beginning of its journey to becoming a popular choice among both growers and chefs.

With its blend of high yield, excellent cooking qualities, and robust disease resistance, the Satina potato is a testament to the effectiveness of modern potato breeding techniques. It's a variety that honors its German heritage while meeting the demands of contemporary agriculture and gastronomy.

Non-GMO Commitment: At Growing Farmers and The Farm on Central, all our plants are guaranteed non-GMO and not genetically modified in any way, upholding natural breeding methods and promoting sustainable gardening and farming practices.

Growing method: This product is sourced from a partner farm that is committed to sustainable, regenerative, and environmentally responsible farming methods. These practices prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and the avoidance of synthetic inputs. 

Seed potatoes are dirty when they arrive, do not wash.