Description
These early-season red seed potatoes feature smooth, thin red skin with shallow eyes and light-yellow to white flesh. Originally developed at North Dakota State University, this variety is prized for its great flavor, excellent yield, and reliable performance in northern climates. Its post-harvest quality and adaptability make it a dependable favorite for gardeners across a range of growing conditions.
This red potato stores well and offers moderate resistance to scab, making it a strong candidate for long-term use in your kitchen. The clean skin and shallow eyes make harvesting and preparation easy. Whether you’re growing in loose, fertile soil or more challenging terrain, this variety’s high yield potential and early maturity give you a reliable, flavorful crop season after season.
Learn more about growing and caring for potatoes in the blogs and videos below.
- Skin/Flesh: Thin red skin with light-yellow to white flesh
- Texture/Flavor: Great flavor and smooth texture
- Best Uses: Versatile—use fresh, roasted, or in salads
- Maturity: Early Season (65+ days)
- Tuber Size: Medium to large; 2–3 per pound
- Storage: Stores well; shallow eyes make prep easy
- Disease Resistance: Moderate resistance to scab
- Growing Conditions: Adapts well to different soils; thrives in full sun
- Organic Certification: Certified organic and grown in the USA
Ready to boost your potato-growing skills? Don’t miss these helpful resources:
- Potato Growing Guide: A beginner-friendly overview covering planting times, soil prep, watering, hilling, and harvesting techniques.
- Planting & Growing Potatoes (Video): Watch our instructional video for tips on cutting, spacing, and growing your seed potatoes successfully.
- Grow Bigger, Healthier Potatoes: Learn how to improve tuber size and yield with smart fertilization and cultural practices.
- Tips for Growing Potatoes in Your Home Garden: Discover practical advice for maximizing success in raised beds, containers, and backyard plots.
Explore our full selection of Certified Organic Seed Potatoes to find the perfect varieties for your garden.
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