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Potatoes 'Skagit Valley Gold'

Potatoes 'Skagit Valley Gold'

Product number: 409035
Origin: South America
Latin: Solanum phureja

This variety is very close to the wild potato! The beautiful light yellow color of the flesh indicates a very high carotene content (16x more than 'Yukon Gold'). They cook quickly and reward the grower with a delicious, unique taste! This variety is very disease resistant.

RARE VARIETY FOR CONNOISSEURS
Plant from mid-April, when the soil has warmed sufficiently. Pre-sprouting in the light or in a large pot can be done earlier. Do not plant them in a too wet spot; ensure they receive plenty of sun. The average planting distance is 70x40 cm; we recommend 80x40 cm to prevent diseases.

Names:
Latin: Solanum phureja
Dutch: Aardappel
Also: Solanum phureja
English: Potato

Planting time:

April
May

Soil type:

All soil types

Location:

Flower colour: White flowers with yellow stamens
Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
Bulb / tuber size: Varies
Attractive to insects: N/A
Annual or perennial: Perennial
Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
Origin: South America
Ease of cultivation: Easy

Latin: Solanum phureja
Dutch: Potato
Also known as: Solanum phureja
English: Potato

"These potatoes are nothing like they used to be..." Do you recognise that sigh? Perhaps you lived (and tasted!) more intensely back then, but when it comes to those old forgotten varieties, we have good news for you: they're back, those potatoes of yesteryear! Old varieties from before 1950 with special flavours, unique colours, unknown shapes. How wonderful it would be if all those historical varieties were available on a special shelf at the greengrocer's... but for now, you'll have to grow them yourself (or have them grown) for this "new" culinary voyage of discovery. Just a culinary tip: because of their special colour or shape, don't peel them, but clean them thoroughly and cook them whole; often the colour remains after cooking, and presentation matters, doesn't it...? In the English tradition, harvested potatoes are neatly cleaned and displayed in baskets. You could further develop this harvest presentation with unique cucumbers, multicoloured chard, pumpkins, red kale, blue corn: "browse" through our seed guides for all those special (old but now trendy) vegetables. Potatoes that have been displayed for a while will slowly turn green and are then no longer edible. For the grower, it's important to know that these old varieties are more susceptible to disease: plant them with ample space and keep a close eye on them. A fun tip: just plant at least 5 varieties; they are packed in small portions (1 kg), and put a clear sign next to each separate kind. Cook and taste them separately, make it a "Van Gogh Potato Eaters Feast"... Do you know a "forgotten" variety: let us know. All that remains is to wish you a very good harvest and (for later): bon appétit!