Red Pontiac
| Potato 'Red Pontiac' | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Solanum |
| Species | Solanum tuberosum |
| Hybrid parentage | 'Pontiac' × unknown |
| Cultivar | 'Red Pontiac' |
| Origin | Florida, USA |
The Red Pontiac (also known as Dakota Chief) is a red-skinned early main crop potato variety originally bred in the United States,[1] and is sold in the United States, Canada, Australia, Algeria, the Philippines, Venezuela and Uruguay. It arose as a color mutant of the original Pontiac variety in Florida[2] by a J.W. Weston in 1945.[3] It was registered by the USDA in 1983.[3] The original Pontiac itself was a hybrid of varieties "Triumph" and "Katahdin" and released in the US in 1938 and Australia in 1940.[4]
The plants are large and spreading with angled stems and large light purple flowers. The potatoes are deep-eyed and round with dark red skin and white waxy flesh,[5] though can be knobbly if soil moisture is uneven.[3] The skin colour can fade significantly, leaving only the eyes as red.[4]
Cooking[edit]
It can be used in recipes for baking, boiling, mashing, roasting or in salads, and can be cooked in a microwave oven.[5] It is not so suitable for frying.[1][4] Red potatoes may be cooked with the skin on, and should be scrubbed and rinsed before preparation.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Paul R. Wonning Gardener's Guide to Growing Potatoes in the Vegetable Garden: Growing a potato garden for beginners or veterans (2015), p. 27, at Google Books
- ^ Canadian Food Inspection Agency (2001-03-12). "Red Pontiac". Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Retrieved 2007-09-21.
- ^ a b c The Potato Association of America (2007). "Red Pontiac". The Potato Association of America website. University of Maine. Archived from the original on 2007-08-11. Retrieved 2007-09-21.
- ^ a b c Wilson, Graeme (1999). "Potato varieties". Department of Primary Industries website. Department of Primary Industries – Victoria. Archived from the original on 2007-09-15. Retrieved 2007-09-21.
- ^ a b Barker, p. 61
- ^ Red Potato Chefs. "Red Potato Recipes". Red Potato Recipe Book. Red Potato Org. Retrieved 2011-06-15.
Further reading[edit]
- Barker, Alex; Mansfield, Sally (2002). Potatoes. London: Lorenz Books. ISBN 0-7548-1090-9.
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