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Solanumtuberosum

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Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Solanum (so-LAN-num)

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Species

tuberosum (too-ber-OH-sum)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

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Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

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Bloom Color

Fuchsia (red-purple)

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Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2006 | neutral

Tubers are rounded, slightly sunken eyes, yellow skin, pale yellow flesh. Primary use: Starch production. A 1984 German cultivar.

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