Potato — Coliban (early)

Solanum tuberosum "Coliban"

Early-season white-fleshed Australian-bred potato. The dominant fresh-market potato in much of Australia for decades.

Hardiness ratings

Potato — Coliban (early) hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 3–10 −40 °C to 4.4 °C Zones where it can be grown as an annual — not a frost-tolerance rating
RHS hardiness rating H7 down to −20 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 3–9 −34 °C and warmer Zones where it can be grown as an annual — not a frost-tolerance rating
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 1–6 −15 °C to 15 °C Zones where it can be grown as an annual — not a frost-tolerance rating

As a tender annual, Potato — Coliban (early) doesn't overwinter — the zone range shows where the growing season supports it. See the RHS rating for its actual cold tolerance.

Growing notes

  • Mature in 90–110 days from planting
  • Floury texture — best for boiling, mashing, and roasting

Pet caution: Potato — Coliban (early) is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.

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Reference

Potato — Coliban (early) on Wikipedia