vegetable variety in zone 6a
Kennebec potato in zone 6a
Kennebec · Solanum tuberosum
- Zone
- 6a -10°F to -5°F
- Growing season
- 180 days
- Days to harvest
- 70 to 120
The verdict
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About Kennebec
Smooth, balanced flavor, all-purpose; classic American main-crop white potato. Mashing, frying, baking, storage. Disease-tolerant, productive, easy to grow.
Critical timing for zone 6a
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Common challenges in zone 6a
- ▸ Brown rot in stone fruit
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Spring frost damage to peach buds
Modified care for zone 6a
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Kennebec in adjacent zones
Other potato varieties for zone 6a
- Adirondack Blue
Earthy, slightly nutty, holds purple color when cooked; blue-skinned blue-fleshed novelty. Roasting, oven frie…
- Red Norland
Waxy, moist, mild flavor; thin-skinned red new potato. Boiling, salads, roasting whole. Early variety, can dig…
- Russet Burbank
Dry, fluffy, classic baking potato; the McDonald's french fry variety. Baking, mashing, frying. Long-storage m…
- Yukon Gold
Buttery, smooth, slightly sweet; yellow-fleshed all-purpose potato. Mashing, roasting, frying, gratins. The ho…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Kennebec potato grow in zone 6a?
Yes. Kennebec is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 7b, which includes zone 6a.
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