BALTIC RED is a medium-early red-skinned table potato variety known for its high yield, excellent tuber uniformity, and outstanding culinary quality.
It combines deep yellow flesh with smooth, oval-shaped tubers, showing low susceptibility to mechanical damage and major potato diseases.

This variety is ideal for both fresh market use and long-term storage, thanks to its long dormancy period and excellent keeping quality.
A perfect choice for farmers seeking stable yields and visually attractive potatoes that perform well under Baltic growing conditions.

Growing technology (DE).

Seed Potatoes BALTIC RED

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Variety type: Medium early

Skin: Red, smooth with slight netting

Flesh color: Deep yellow

Shape: Oval, uniform tubers

Eyes: Shallow

Cooking type: Mostly firm (A/B)

Yield: Very high, consistent grading, homogeneous crop

Storage quality: Excellent, long dormancy
Potato cyst nematodes (Ro1, Ro4, Pa2, Pa3) – resistant

Virus Y (PVY) – very low susceptibility

Leaf roll virus (PLRV) – low susceptibility

Rhizoctonia (black scurf) – low susceptibility

Tuber blight and late blight – low susceptibility

Common scab – low susceptibility
Soil: suitable for all types, performs best in light, well-drained soils

Planting depth: follow regional standards; form solid, even ridges

Plant density:
Light soil – approx. 42,000 plants/ha (32 cm between plants)
Heavy soil – approx. 44,000 plants/ha (30 cm between plants)

Fertilization (for ~50 t/ha target yield):
Nitrogen (N): 140–160 kg/ha (split application on light soils)
Phosphorus (P₂O₅): 80–100 kg/ha
Potassium (K₂O): 250–300 kg/ha (2/3 before planting, 1/3 before canopy closure)
Magnesium (MgO): 80–100 kg/haAdjust fertilization rates according to soil analysis and yield potential.

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"Melody potato variety is a very stable and reliable one. The yield is abundant, the potatoes are of uniform size, and are perfect for both daily consumption and longer storage."