Villetta Rose potato facts for kids

The Villetta Rose is a type of red potato that grows slowly. It was created at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1994. This potato is special because it's protected by law, meaning only certain people can grow it for selling. It was made by crossing two other potato types: 'Dark Red Norland' and 'Nordonna'.

'Villetta Rose' potatoes can be stored for a long time without sprouting. They stay fresh and keep their nice red color when stored. People grow these potatoes to sell fresh, or to use in things like canned foods.

What Does It Look Like?

• The 'Villetta Rose' plant has strong, medium-sized stems. These stems grow mostly upright.
• Its leaves are dark green.
• The plant also has pretty red-purple flowers.
• The potatoes themselves are medium-sized and round. They have small, shallow "eyes" (the little dents where sprouts grow).

How It Grows

• 'Villetta Rose' potatoes are tough. They don't get easily bruised.
• This potato type can fight off some common potato diseases. These include PVY, early blight, pink rot, and soft rot.
• However, it can sometimes get common scab, which is a skin disease.
• Also, smaller 'Villetta Rose' potatoes might get a net-like pattern on their skin.