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Potato Lover's Sampler
Description
(Solanum tuberosum) Â Your order contains 30 microtubers. The Potato Lover's Sampler contains 10 each of Adirondack Blue, Huckleberry Gold, and Yukon Gold microtubers ready for you to plant! Save 1/3 off regular price when sold separately! The Adirondack Blue is a mid-season maturing, high-yielding variety that is purple from skin to flesh, and will stay bold and bright even after cooking! Huckleberry Gold is purple on the outside and golden on the inside, with a lower glycemic index than other potatoes. Yukon Gold is a classic, with thin smooth skin and a mouthwatering texture-- similar to the papa amarilla of the Andes.
Growing Tips, Tricks and FAQs
Growing Tips
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 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. If you’re not sure how to find your first and last frost dates, consult our blog post 'Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources.'
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 of indeterminate varieties like Huckleberry Gold to encourage more tuber development. Determinate varieties like Adirondack Blue and Yukon Gold do not benefit from this practice. Keep in mind that micro tubers 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.
Watch this video for a look at how we plant and grow potatoes at Baker Creek.
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.
FAQ
When should I plant 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 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.
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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