Adirondack Blue Potato
Adirondack Blue potato is a striking specialty variety known for its vibrant blue skin and deep blue-purple flesh. Developed by Cornell University, this eye-catching potato is prized for both its rich color and excellent flavor. With a moist, fine-grained texture and slightly sweet, earthy taste, it’s a favorite among gardeners and chefs looking to grow something unique and visually stunning.
This variety not only adds beauty to your plate but is also rich in naturally occurring antioxidants, making it a nutritious addition to the garden.
Seed potatoes are sold by the pound for planting.
SHIPPING INFO: Potatoes start shipping mid-March based on region. Orders will ship within the ideal planting window for your growing zone.
Why Grow Adirondack Blue Potatoes?
• Vibrant blue skin with deep blue-purple flesh
• Unique color that stands out in the kitchen
• Earthy, slightly sweet flavor with a creamy texture
• Excellent for roasting, mashing, baking, and chips
• High yields with strong garden performance
• Rich in anthocyanins (natural antioxidants)
Growing Information
🌱 Potato Type: Specialty / mid-season
🌱 Skin Color: Deep blue
🌱 Flesh Color: Blue to purple
🌱 Days to Maturity: Approximately 80–90 days
🌱 Ease of Growing: Easy to moderate
🌱 Planting Rate: Approximately 1 pound plants 15–25 feet of row
🌱 Expected Yield: Typically produces 5–15 pounds per pound planted
Cultivation Tips
• Soil requirements: Plant in loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter with an ideal pH of about 5.8–6.5.
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily) for best yields.
• Planting: Plant seed potatoes in early to mid-spring once soil can be worked. Larger potatoes may be cut into pieces with at least one eye per piece before planting.
• Spacing: Plant seed pieces about 12 inches apart in rows spaced 30–36 inches apart.
• Watering: Maintain consistent soil moisture throughout the growing season, especially during tuber formation.
• Hilling: As plants grow, mound soil around stems to protect developing potatoes from sunlight and increase yields.
• Mulching: Mulch can help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Harvesting
Adirondack Blue potatoes are typically harvested at mid-season maturity once plants begin to die back. They can also be harvested earlier as tender “new potatoes.”
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History
Adirondack Blue potatoes were developed by Cornell University as part of a breeding program focused on creating visually striking potatoes with strong flavor and nutritional benefits. This variety is celebrated for its deep pigmentation and reliable garden performance.
Non-GMO Commitment: At Growing Farmers and The Farm on Central, all our plants are guaranteed non-GMO and not genetically modified in any way, upholding natural breeding methods and promoting sustainable gardening and farming practices.
Growing method: This product is sourced from a partner farm committed to sustainable, regenerative, and environmentally responsible farming methods that prioritize soil health and biodiversity.
Seed potatoes may arrive with natural soil present. Do not wash before planting.
