Red Gold potato is an early variety of

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. It has a red skin with yellow flesh inside. It is resistant to

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and

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and moderately resistant to

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, but is susceptible to

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and

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. 'Red Gold' was bred in Canada in the 1970s and registered in 1987. 'Red Gold' has a mid season maturity, is medium sized with ovate primary and terminal leaflets. The flowers of this variety have golden yellow anthers and medium berry production. The 'Red Gold' tubers are round to oval with medium eye depth and the sprouts are very pubescent with a pinkish-yellow apex.

Medicinal Uses

Red Gold potatoes are sometimes used as a home remedy to help with hemorrhoid relief. Hemorrhoid sufferers are instructed to cut the potato into a wedge and place it near the affected area.

References

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