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YELLOW SEED POTATOES

Yukon Gold - *Heirloom- early season yellow-skinned, yellow-fleshed potato. Great flavor, excellent storage, very well-known yellow potato, but susceptible to disease and hollow-heart.

Satina - Early-mid season yellow-skinned, yellow-fleshed potato. High yield, resistance to rhizoctonia, black leg, scab, and hollow-heart. Field resistance to late blight and very good storage.

German Butterball -*Heirloom-late season, yellow-skinned, yellow-fleshed potato. Very versatile, delicious, flaky spud. Resitstant to scab and viruses, some to late blight. Susceptible to Rhizoctonia.

Lehigh - Mid-to-late season yellow potato known for high yields and pretty yellow flesh. Resistant to black spot and common scab. Somewhat susceptible to golden nematode, late blight, and leaf hoppers.

Keuka Gold - Mid-season yellow potato comparable to Yukon Gold but not quite as early, and without all the disease susceptibility. Bred at Cornell University in 2004 especially for variable climates in NY and New England, this robust yellow grows exceptionally well in the north, and is a great storage variety as well. Rich flavor, holds up well after boiling, great variety. Resistant to common scab and golden nematode; somewhat susceptible to rhizoctonia.

Natascha - Early maturing yellow-skin, yellow-flesh potato which is known for its high yielding qualities with many tubers per plant. This variety is very beautiful with a buff light golden skin, and a delicious flavor and a creamy texture. Very versatile for cooking. Moderate resistance to late blight and scab.

NY-149 - Mid-season yellow developed in 2018 by Cornell University to breed a high-quality, disease resistant potato. This variety is oval or oblong in shape with a uniform yellow skin and consistently yellow flesh. It was designed for a magnitude of culinary uses. It is resistant to early blight, late blight and scab.

WHITE SEED POTATOES

Kennebec - *Heirloom-Mid-Season white-skin, white-fleshed potato. Released from the USDA in 1948 (the year Dick was born!!) Kennebec is still one of the top 10 varieties grown in Maine. Very dependable with high yields of large, white potatoes. Resistant to late blight, excellent storage, great all-purpose potato.

Elba - Late season, round white potato. Very resistant to late blight, great storage, excellent flavor, good baking potato.

Eva - Mid-season (90-100 days) round white potato bred by Cornell, grows well in heavy or sandy soil. Resistant to early blight, golden nematode, common scab, and hollow heart. Excellent storage, attractive, bright white tubers.

RED SEED POTATOES

Dark Red Norland - Early season red-skin, white-fleshed potato. Very early red and productive. Rich red color, resistant to PVA, some resistance to common scab and rhizoctonia. Most popular red potato that we sell due to versatility, good storage, good color, good flavor.

Chieftain - Medium to late maturing red-skinned variety, oval-shaped. Resistant to late blight, common scab, tuber net necrosis and stem-end browning.

Red Maria - Late Season Red skin, White Flesh Potato. Very high yield and large tubers, resistant to scab, internal defects and mild resistance to nematode and leafhoppers.

NDAF (North Dakota Agricultural Foundation) “Red Port - Mid season red skin, white-fleshed potato. This red potato variety was developed by the North Dakota State University, as well as the Aroostook Farm here in Maine for better performance, soil versatility, and resistance to diseases. It has a beautiful red skin which contrasts nicely with the white flesh. Dakota Ruby is a robust choice for growers as it’s a very high-yielding potato, and resistant to blights, scab, PVY and verticillium wilt.

FINGERLING SEED POTATOES

French Fingerling - Creamy and delicious, pink skin with yellow flesh speckled with pink; resistant to common scab.

Russian Banana Fingerling - Banana-shaped waxy yellow skin, yellow fleshed potato. A true favorite among top chefs. Delicious and moist baked, boiled, steamed, roasted. Excellent for salads. Some resistance to scab.

Amarosa - Dark red skin and pinkish-red flesh which holds up when cooked. High in minerals such as potassium, iron, antioxidants, and vitamins C and B6. These little fingerlings can be boiled, baked, sautéed or grilled and maintain their bright color. Many chefs use them in a rainbow salad. Velvety texture, sweet, creamy flavor. Resistant to scab.

LaRatte - Originating from France, these fingerlings are very similar to Russian Bananas although they yield a bit better, and store well. They have a bit more of a robust flavor and are a beautiful gold on the inside and outside. Great for baking, boiling, frying, they are scrumptious!!

Magic Molly - mid-to late season fingerling with deep, waxy blue skin as well as vibrant blue flesh. Developed in Alaska by Bill Campbell of the Alaska Plant Materials Center, highlighting their suitability for cooler climates. Magic Molly has an earthy, nutty fingerling flavor and is known for holding up in all cooking conditions while also holding vibrant color.

SPECIALTY SEED POTATO VARIETIES

All Blue -*Heirloom - Mid season variety with deep blue skin and blue/purple flesh. Resistant to late blight, hollow heart, second growth and common scab. Also drought tolerant.

Adirondack Red- All red (red flesh, red skin) that is an early-mid season, high-yielding variety, very high in antioxidants. It has moderate resistance to scab and can be susceptible to silver scurf.

Adirondack Blue - Mid-early variety, blue skin, blue flesh with purple tint. Released by Cornell University breeders in 2003. Exceptional yields, unique color, great flavor. Maintains color when cooked. Rich in antioxidants. Highly resistant to foliar late blight.

All Blue - Mid season round to oval tuber with deep purple skin and uniform purple flesh. More of a waxy appearance than the Adirondack Blue, and a nuttier flavor than Adirondack blue, which has a creamier, more buttery flavor. All Blue were developed in South America and are suitable for cooler climates. A favorite among chefs for unique appearance.Masquerade - New variety to our farm with beautiful marbled yellow and purple flesh.

Baltic Rose - Mid-season round potato with thin, pinkish rose-colored skin, and creamy white flesh. Developed in Europe for extraordinary culinary experiences, and they hold their shape well in all cooking methods.

Masquerade - round/oval early to mid-season potato with a unique and striking appearance of purple and gold bi-color skin, and very light yellow flesh. Smooth, buttery flavor and good for roasting, frying, baking or boiling while showing off its interesting colors.

RUSSET SEED POTATOES

Goldrush - (NOT CERTIFIED SEED, lower pricing) Mid season smooth tuber with few external and internal defects; higher yield than Burbank; resistant to common scab, verticillium wilt, blackspot and silver scurf but somewhat susceptible to common potato viruses. Great flavor (Not state certified seed, lower price, please ask)

Caribou - Named after the city of Caribou in Aroostook County, this 2015 University of Maine release was bred for cool climates. Excellent for baking, frying or mashing. Moderate yields of very attractive, oval-to-oblong, russeted tubers that store well. Shape is generally more elongated than Goldrush.  Resistant to golden nematode race Ro1; moderately resistant to common scab and Verticillium wilt. Vigorous plants produce good yields of large oblong russet potatoes. Tubers can get very large. Has an exceptionally low instance of hollow heart, a common problem of most russets.

Umatilla - mid-late season Russet, particularly suitable for French fry and chip processing. Named after the Umatilla tribe in the state of Oregon, these potatoes were bred to be equal to or better than Russet Burbank.

SEED POTATO PRICING:

For Orders 5000 lbs+

$.76/lb ($38 per bag) for regular varieties;

$.94/lb ($47 per bag) for Specialties;

$1.64 ($82 per bag) for Fingerlings;

$.60/lb ($30 per bag) for Goldrush.

For Orders under 5000 lbs

$.80 ($40 per bag) for reg varieties;

$.98 ($49 per bag) for Specialties;

$1.72 ($86 per bag) for Fingerlings;

$.64/lb ($32 per bag) for Goldrush.

Freight is not included here and varies, please ask for quotes.

We will negotiate pricing for larger volume orders.

Please email or call Meg at anytime at megscott1@live.com or (207) 592-1476