Potato Tubers, Huckleberry Gold

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(Solanum tuberosum). Huckleberry Gold is not your basic lumper! This variety was carefully selected by a team of avid potato researchers and has earned rave reviews from the food section of the New York Times! This purple-skinned, yellow-fleshed variety is lower on the glycemic index than other potatoes (developed with diabetics in mind) and is perfect for those looking to reduce sugar intake. It is often compared to Yukon Gold; however, its sucrose levels are lower and antioxidant levels higher! This mid-season maturing, medium-sized oval variety has some resistance to hollowheart, scab and Verticilium wilt. Home gardeners and chefs will love this winning new heirloom.

  • Indeterminate
  • 80-100 days to maturity
  • 6-8 hours of full sun
  • Sprouts in 7-14 days
  • Seed Depth: 2“
  • Plant Spacing: 12-18"
  • Ideal Temperature: 60-70 F
  • Frost Hardy: No

Growing Tips, Tricks and FAQs

Growing Tips

Huckleberry Gold potatoes grow best in loose, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. Choose a sunny location, as they require at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Potatoes grow best in slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.0-6.0. Avoid heavy or compacted soil, as it can inhibit tuber development. Consistent moisture is very important, especially during tuber formation, but make sure that the soil is never soggy to prevent rot.

When to Grow

Plant Huckleberry Gold potatoes when the soil temperature consistently reaches 45 F. Depending on your region, this is typically in early spring. In warmer climates, potatoes can also be planted in late summer for a fall harvest. Be sure to check your specific frost dates to time planting for your area. Not sure when your last frost date is? Our blog post, ‘Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources,’ has all the information you need to find out.

How to Sow and Plant

Plant microtubers about 2 inches deep and 12 to 18 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart. Cover the tubers with soil, and as the plants grow, hill soil around the base of the stems to encourage more tuber development. This practice also helps prevent sunlight from reaching the developing potatoes, which can cause greening. Keep in mind that microtubers should never be cut before planting.

How to Grow

Keep plants well watered to ensure high yields, reducing water as the plants mature and foliage turns yellow. Mulching around the plants helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. Fertilize with a balanced or low-nitrogen fertilizer at planting and again midway through the season to encourage healthy growth and tuber development. Be cautious of over-fertilizing with nitrogen, as it may result in lush foliage but fewer potatoes. Watch for pests such as Colorado potato beetles and aphids, and use organic controls like handpicking or neem oil to manage infestations.

How to Save

  • Potatoes will fruit, but the seeds will not breed true. That is why potatoes are propagated from tubers instead of seeds.
  • Provide ideal storage conditions in order to keep your tubers over winter until the following spring planting date.
  • Be sure to cure tubers before storing, and store cured tubers in a cool, dark, dry location. Ideal storage temperature is 38-40 F.
  • Provide good air circulation in your storage area to discourage rot.
  • Watch this video for a look at how we plant potatoes at Baker Creek.

FAQ

When should I plant Huckleberry Gold potatoes?
Plant when the soil temperature is at least 45 F. Spring planting is most common, but in warmer climates, late summer planting for a fall harvest is also possible.

How do I store harvested Huckleberry Gold potatoes?
Be sure to dig potatoes on a dry day and set them to cure in a warm (ideal temperature is 65 F) dark, dry location for a week to 10 days. Transition tubers to a well-ventilated storage area kept at 38-40 F.

How do Huckleberry Gold potatoes taste?
These potatoes have a rich, buttery flavor perfect for roasting, mashing, frying, or baking.

What is the difference between microtubers and regular seed potatoes?
They are grown in much the same way - don’t cut the microtubers as you might with larger seed potatoes, and don’t plant them quite as deeply into the soil.  Check out our blog post “Can’t Top These Tiny Taters” for more details!

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