First, Seed Potatoes are typically specific strains (varieties) of potatoes and are disease free. If you know about the Potato famine in Ireland or have experience blight or other plant diseases then you can appreciate disease free seeds.
Also, some store bought potatoes are sprayed/dipped/treated so that they won't sprout or "grow eyes."
Harvest dates will vary based on variety of potato. Generally, potatoes take 90-120 days to harvest.
Harvest dates will vary based on variety of potato. Generally, potatoes take 90-120 days to harvest.
- Under optimal conditions, you can expect to harvest 10–15 pounds of potatoes for every pound of seed potato planted.
Potatoes are not roots but specialized underground storage stems called “tubers.” Potatoes can be planted anytime the soil temperature is above 45 degrees and there is no danger of a hard freeze at least two weeks after planting. Maximum tuber formation occurs at soil temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees F.
This is a basic guide. Planting Potatoes should occur 2-3 weeks BEFORE your last frost date.
We are currently offering PRE-ORDERS of select varieties of
We are currently offering PRE-ORDERS of select varieties of
ORGANIC *Non-GMO* SEED POTATOES
Depending on your location AND date of purchase, seed potatoes will be available to ship as early as January 1.
*Price and availability subject to change*
Depending on your location AND date of purchase, seed potatoes will be available to ship as early as January 1.
*Price and availability subject to change*
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| ORGANIC RED THUMB FINGERLING POTATO |
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| PURPLE Majesty Organic Potato |
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| Yukon Gold Organic Potato |
So here is our state-specific planting times for Organic Potatoes
Inland: February 15 thru April 31
North: January 1 thru March 31
South: September 1 thru January 31
North: April 26 thru May 10
South: April 3 thru 17
North: April 1 thru April 15
South: March 10 thru March 30
South: May 1 thru May 15
Columbia River: March 1 thru June 30
Western Valley: April 1 thru June 30
High Elevation: May 1 thru June 30
Central: February 20 thru March 10
Piedmont: March 15 thru March 30
Zone 7: March 10 thru April 1
Zone 8: February 15 thru March 1
Zone 9a: January 15 thru February 15
Zone 9b: January 1 thru February 1
I hope this info has been helpful. If you have additional questions, please call or send us an email.
Mary's Heirloom Seeds
(954) 654-3501
mary@marysheirloomseeds.com
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3 comments
Wondering same, will they last till April? Im newby! Also, when buying .99 cent seed packs, how long are they good? Thank you, tish
My state planting dates are March-April. Will the seed potatoes be good until then if they ship in January? Thanks!