Homestead Potato Sampler
Our Homestead Potato Sampler contains three varieties of seed potatoes in a 15 lb bag. Includes Kennebec White, Red Norland, and Yukon Gold. Blue Tag Certified.
*We will begin shipping potatoes in late January.
*Note: Potatoes will ruin if shipped in freezing temperatures. We will ship your potatoes as soon as we are able.
Description
Our Homestead Potato Sampler contains three of our favorite potato varieties for the homestead/backyard garden. All of these are consistent performers that are guaranteed to do well in your garden. This 15 lb bag of Blue Tag Certified seed potatoes includes three different varieties for your potato planting pleasure. Separate the varieties and plant them in individual beds, or plant them all in a single row/bed.
Homestead Potato Sampler Includes:
Kennebec White (5 lbs) - The best frying potato! Great for making home fries or chips. High yield and superb storage. Mid-season maturity.
Red Norland (5 lbs) - A "new potato" variety with darker skin color and excellent storage. Early season maturity.
Yukon Gold (5 lbs) - Medium to large-sized potatoes with tan skin and buttery-yellow flesh. Mid-season maturity.
Irish potatoes are a late, cool-weather crop and should be planted in late winter or early spring while temperatures are still relatively cool. Potatoes will not perform well during the heat of summer and should be harvested before temperatures are significantly warm. Before planting, cut seed potatoes into smaller pieces leaving at least one to two “eyes” or buds per piece. For best results, cut the potatoes several days before the intended planting date. This will allow the potato pieces to “heal” or suberize, which will help to prevent any fungal infection of the seed potato after planting.
To plant potatoes, make a furrow or small trench along the intended row. The Hoss Double Wheel Hoe with Plow Set attachment is the ideal tool for making a furrow. Once the furrow is created, lay the seed potatoes in the furrow with the “eyes” facing upward. Seed potatoes may be spaced 8-12″ apart along the furrow. Cover the seed potatoes with dirt by closing the furrow. As they grow, potatoes should be hilled or mounded with soil. This can easily be done with the Plow Set attachment in the hilling position. Plants should be hilled so that almost all of the plant is covered with soil, leaving a few leaves at the top uncovered. Harvest potatoes when plants start to wilt and die. Potatoes should be stored in a cool, dark, dry place and will typically store for several months after harvest.
