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I am going to grow potatoes in a tower box this year. Therefore I have been told I need to plant an indeterminate variety. I keep reading mixed reviews. I need to know if Red Pontiac is Ana indeterminate variety. Also , what about Goldrush Russet? Again, ware mixed answers as I research. Please give me a definitive answer. #864773
Asked April 16, 2024, 3:54 PM EDT
I am growing potatoes this year in a tower box. Therefore I need to be sure to plant an indeterminate variety. I read mixed reviews. Is Red Pontiac an indeterminate?? What about Goldrush Russet? Please give me a definitive answer. I have already invested a lot of money in this project and want good results.
Houston County Minnesota
Expert Response
Good Morning Beth,
Thank you for contacting the U of M Extension Service.
Please click on the following link from the U of M Extension Yard and Garden website about growing potatoes: https://extension.umn.edu/vegetables/growing-potatoes
We are volunteers who answer yard and garden questions from residents. We are not familiar with each specific potatoe variety.
I also did some internet research on potatoe varieties: https://www.potatoes.com/7-categories-of-potatoes
This information lists the interterminate and determinate varieties: https://www.reneesgarden.com/blogs/gardening-resources/potato-types
Good Luck!