Potato 'Adirondack Blue'
Mid Season. The vibrant blue color of Adirondack Blue Potato make this one extra fun to grow! It has purple-bluish skin with a deep blue interior and tubers that are round to oblong and slightly flattened in shape. The moist flesh is very flavorful and holds its color well when cooked. These potatoes make a beautiful potato salad, or when roasted, they liven up a dinner plate. They also are perfect for making fresh from the garden potato chips. Very high in antioxidants. Moderate storage ability. (90-100 days)
PLANTING
Plant whole or cut into pieces (2-3) eyes each. Allow pieces to air dry for 24 hours. Place 6” apart in rows 3’ apart. Cover the tuber with soil. Continue to cover as the vines grow by hilling soil, leaves, straw, or compost over the tuber. Leave only small portions of the growing plant exposed to promote more potatoes.
Maine Certified Seed Potatoes
All of our seed is Maine certified or foundation seed that has been field-tested throughout the growing season. Samples from each field have been tested for potato viruses. Two pounds of potatoes will plant approximately 8’ row, 12 sq. feet, or 10 hills.