Overview

Embark on a unique gardening adventure with our premium Yukon Gold true potato seeds. This exceptional offering provides 50 organic seeds, allowing you to cultivate the beloved Yukon Gold variety directly from seed. True potato seeds (TPS) are a fascinating alternative to traditional seed potatoes, offering genetic diversity and often increased disease resistance. Our organic potato seeds are carefully harvested from healthy, robust plants, ensuring high viability and a bountiful yield for your garden. Experience the satisfaction of nurturing these plants from a tiny seed into delicious, buttery yellow potatoes, perfect for mashing, roasting, or boiling. This yellow mix potato seeds collection promises a rewarding and educational gardening experience for enthusiasts of all levels.

True potato seeds are a non-GMO, natural way to grow a diverse crop of potatoes. Unlike planting cut up potatoes, which are clones of the parent plant, TPS allows for genetic variation, meaning each plant grown from seed can produce slightly different characteristics in terms of size, shape, color, and flavor. This makes each harvest a delightful surprise. With 50 seeds, you have ample opportunity to experiment and discover your favorite potato phenotypes. These seeds are an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a sustainable and exciting method of growing potatoes from seed.

Key Benefits

Discover the numerous advantages of planting our Yukon Gold true potato seeds and enjoy a rewarding harvest. These seeds offer a unique and sustainable way to cultivate your own food, providing fresh, organic produce right from your garden.

• Genetic Diversity: Unlike traditional seed potatoes, which are clones, true potato seeds produce genetically diverse plants. This can lead to new and exciting variations in your potato crop, offering different flavors, textures, and appearances with each plant.
• Disease Resistance: Plants grown from organic potato seeds often exhibit greater resistance to common potato diseases, as they haven’t been exposed to pathogens that can accumulate in tubers over generations. This can result in a healthier, more vigorous crop.
• Space Efficiency: Starting potatoes from seed requires less initial space than planting whole seed potatoes, making them ideal for smaller gardens or for those who wish to grow a large quantity of plants without needing extensive storage for tubers.
• Economical & Sustainable: A single packet of yellow mix potato seeds can produce many plants, making it a cost-effective way to grow a substantial potato harvest. It’s also a sustainable practice, reducing reliance on commercial seed potato suppliers.
• Fresh, Organic Harvest: Enjoy the unparalleled taste of freshly harvested, organically grown potatoes. You control the growing environment, ensuring your potatoes are free from unwanted chemicals and additives.
• Educational Experience: Growing potatoes from seed provides a fascinating educational opportunity for gardeners of all ages, allowing you to witness the full life cycle of the potato plant from a tiny seed.
• Versatile Culinary Use: Yukon Gold potatoes are renowned for their creamy texture and rich, buttery flavor, making them incredibly versatile for a wide range of culinary applications, from baking and mashing to roasting and frying.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

To successfully cultivate your Yukon Gold true potato seeds, understanding their care requirements is crucial. Start your seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds thinly in a well-draining seed starting mix, barely covering them with a thin layer of soil. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and maintain a temperature of 65-75°F (18-24°C) for optimal germination. Once seedlings emerge, provide ample light, either from a bright south-facing window or under grow lights, to prevent them from becoming leggy. Hardening off the seedlings for 7-10 days before transplanting them outdoors is essential for their successful transition.

When transplanting your potato seedlings outdoors, choose a location with full sun (at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily). Potatoes thrive in loose, well-draining soil with a pH between 5.0 and 6.0. Amend heavy clay soils with compost or other organic matter to improve drainage and fertility. Space plants 12-18 inches apart in rows, with rows 2-3 feet apart. As the plants grow, ‘hill’ them by mounding soil around the stems, leaving only the top few leaves exposed. This encourages tuber development and protects the developing potatoes from sunlight. Consistent watering is important, especially during flowering and tuber formation, aiming for about 1 inch of water per week, either from rain or irrigation. Fertilize with a balanced organic fertilizer every 3-4 weeks once plants are established. Monitor for pests and diseases, and address any issues promptly to ensure a healthy crop of organic potato seeds.

Harvesting your potatoes from these yellow mix potato seeds typically occurs 70-90 days after transplanting, when the foliage begins to yellow and die back. Carefully dig up the tubers, being gentle to avoid bruising. Allow the harvested potatoes to cure in a cool, dark, well-ventilated area for 1-2 weeks before storing them in a cool, dark place for long-term enjoyment. Proper care will lead to a successful harvest when growing potatoes from seed.

Size & Details

This package contains 50 organic potato seeds of the renowned Yukon Gold variety. These are true potato seeds (TPS), not seed potatoes. Each seed has the potential to grow into a productive potato plant, offering a unique and rewarding gardening experience. The seeds are carefully packed to ensure viability upon arrival, ready for your planting efforts. While specific potato yields vary based on growing conditions and care, a single plant can produce several medium-sized tubers. The mature plants typically reach a height of 2-3 feet and spread about 1.5-2 feet wide, depending on growing conditions and variety within the yellow mix. Expect a moderate growth rate, with tubers forming over several weeks after flowering. This is a very rare opportunity to grow these specific potato seeds for planting.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: Yukon Gold potato plants grown from seed typically reach a height of 2-3 feet and have a spread of about 1.5-2 feet. The final size can vary based on growing conditions, soil fertility, and sunlight exposure.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: While you start the Yukon Gold true potato seeds indoors, they are primarily grown outdoors once the danger of frost has passed. They require ample sunlight and space to develop their tubers effectively.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: Potato plants thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Adequate sunlight is crucial for healthy foliage growth and robust tuber development, ensuring a good harvest from your organic potato seeds.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? Is it good for beginners? A: Growing potatoes from seed is considered moderately difficult, making it suitable for gardeners with some experience. However, with careful attention to planting instructions, watering, and hilling, beginners can also achieve success.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? Is it shipped in soil? A: Your order will arrive as a packet of 50 dry true potato seeds. They are not shipped in soil. You will need to provide your own seed-starting mix and follow the germination instructions.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: Potato plants typically begin to flower about 6-8 weeks after transplanting the seedlings outdoors. Tuber formation will follow the flowering period, with harvest usually occurring 70-90 days after transplant.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The best time to plant these yellow mix potato seeds is to start them indoors 8-10 weeks before your last expected frost date. Transplant them outdoors once the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed in spring.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature these plants can tolerate? A: Potato plants are sensitive to frost. They thrive in temperatures between 60-70°F (15-21°C). Freezing temperatures will damage or kill the plants, so ensure they are protected from frost.
• Q: Can I grow these in containers? A: Yes, you can grow potatoes from these potato seeds for planting in large containers (at least 15-20 gallons or grow bags). Ensure containers have good drainage and follow hilling practices as the plants grow.
• Q: Will these potatoes produce more seeds for next year? A: While potato plants do produce small seed berries after flowering, saving viable true potato seeds from these can be complex. It’s often more reliable to purchase fresh seeds each season for consistent results.