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Potato 'Nicola'

Solanum tuberosum

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Nicola is part of the Solanum genus and is a Potato variety. Its scientific name is Solanum tuberosum 'Nicola'.

Nicola potato seed produces potatoes that have a long oval shape and light yellow flesh. A good salad/boiling spud with excellent flavour.

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This variety is a Vegetable that typically grows as an Perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Nicola is known for growing to a height of approximately 3.90 feet (that's 1.20 metres in metric).

Chile is believed to be where Nicola originates from.

Nicola Potato is great for inexperienced gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Potato 'Nicola' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Potato 'Nicola'

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Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Nicola is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Nicola requires a soil ph of 5.0 - 6.0 meaning it does best in moderately acidic soil - weakly acidic soil.

Growing Nicola from seed

Potatoes are generally grown from the eyes of another potato and not from seed.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 5.85 inches (15.0 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Nicola about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Nicola

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Nicola is a tender plant.

Harvesting Nicola

Potato 'Nicola' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Nicola exhibits. Perennial Category The category for the Nicola plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Nicola frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Nicola come from? Chile
Mature Height How tall does Nicola grow? 1.20 metres / 3.90 feet Mature Spread How wide does Nicola grow? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet
pH Range The level of acidity for Nicola. 5.0 - 6.0
Sun How much sunlight does Nicola need to grow? Partial Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Nicola require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Nicola need? Low
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Nicola need in order to germinate? 15°C / 59°F to 25°C / 77°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Nicola in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Nicola? 15.0 cm / 5.85 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Nicola 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches
Edible? Is Nicola edible? edible

How long does Nicola take to grow?

These estimates for how long Potato 'Nicola' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Nicola to germinate? 14 days Average 14 days | Min 6 days | Max 21 days (6)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Nicola? + 16 days Average 16 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Nicola is ready for harvest / bloom? + 95 days Average 95 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Nicola? = 125 days

When should I sow Nicola?

Folia's when to plant Potato 'Nicola' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Potato Nicola Etymology

The English word potato comes from Spanish patata.

Latest Potato 'Nicola' Reviews

17 Nov 2011

BeccaRose's Nicola Potato was Reviewed day 191

Canvas potato bins did not work out so well. Next to no harvest. Reconsider planting method.

1 stars

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