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Potato Lamoka
Lamoka is a hybrid potato developed for serious potato chip production, though its culinary appeal extends well beyond the fryer. Maturing in 80 to 89 days, this vigorous bush variety reaches 30 to 36 inches tall and thrives across hardiness zones 3 through 9 in full sun. What makes Lamoka genuinely special is its resistance to early blight and golden nematode race Ro1, plus its resistance to common scab, offering real protection against the diseases that frustrate potato growers. For gardeners in cooler climates who want reliable yields and a potato that delivers both on disease resistance and kitchen versatility, Lamoka is worth the space.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
3-9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Loose Loam, High Organic Matter
Growth Stats
36 in
Height
TypeBush
Spacing
12
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
3-9
Size
36in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
Moderate
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Highlights
Lamoka delivers the combination of traits that chip makers prize: reliable yields, disease resistance to early blight and golden nematode, and tubers that slice cleanly without darkening. This hybrid was engineered to handle the diseases that plague potato patches across North America, making it a genuinely practical choice for growers tired of fungal pressure. Its 80 to 89 day maturity fits neatly into most growing seasons, and the compact bush habit (30 to 36 inches) means you don't need sprawling space to get a serious harvest.
Common Uses
Lamoka earned its reputation in commercial chip production, where its thin skin and consistent texture make it the preferred choice for processing into crispy, uniform slices. In the home garden, these same qualities translate beautifully to homemade chips and french fries. It also performs well in potato salads, gratins, and any dish where you want a waxy potato that holds its shape through cooking rather than breaking apart.
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Care Instructions
Transplant Outdoors
Plant seed potatoes directly outdoors after the last frost date when soil temperature reaches at least 45°F, spacing them 12 inches apart with rows 36 inches apart. Lamoka performs best when soil is cool and moist at planting time.
Harvesting
Harvest Lamoka potatoes 80 to 89 days after planting, or when the vine has died back and the skin has set. For new potatoes, dig carefully around plants once tubers reach marble size. For storage potatoes, wait until foliage has fully yellowed and died, then dig carefully to avoid bruising the tender skin. Allow harvested tubers to dry slightly in a cool, dark place before storing.
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Companion Planting
Pests & Diseases
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Solanum tuberosum
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Growth Habit
Bush
Native Status
L48 (I)HI (I)PR (I)CAN (W)