The Carla Rosa potato is an early- to mid-season variety known for its vibrant rose-red skin and creamy yellow flesh. It produces medium-sized, round to oval tubers with a smooth texture and a mild, buttery flavor. This variety is appreciated for its versatility in cooking—ideal for boiling, baking, steaming, scalloping, and soups. Carla Rosa matures in approximately 70–100 days and offers good storage potential, maintaining quality for 3–4 months. It also exhibits resistance to common potato issues such as hollow heart, growth cracks, and bruising.
Characteristics
- Skin color: Vibrant rose-red
- Flesh color: Creamy yellow
- Shape: Round to oval
- Texture: Smooth, fine-grained
- Flavor: Mild, buttery, and creamy
- Maturity: Early- to mid-season (about 70–100 days)
- Size: Medium-sized tubers
- Culinary uses: Excellent for boiling, baking, steaming, scalloping, and making soups
- Storage: Good, can store well for 3–4 months under proper conditions
- Disease resistance: Resistant to hollow heart, growth cracks, and bruising