Adirondack Red Potato

Adirondack Red Potato

Adirondack Red potato is a standout specialty variety known for its smooth rosy-red skin and vibrant red flesh that holds much of its color after cooking. Bred by Cornell University for both visual appeal and excellent flavor, this mid-season variety is a favorite among chefs, market growers, and home gardeners looking to grow something unique and delicious.

Its creamy texture and slightly sweet, buttery flavor make it perfect for everything from colorful mashed potatoes to roasted dishes and potato salads.

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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 Red Potatoes?
• Striking red skin and vibrant red flesh
• Holds color well when cooked
• Smooth, creamy texture with a slightly sweet flavor
• Excellent for mashing, roasting, boiling, and salads
• High yields with strong garden performance
• Rich in anthocyanins (natural antioxidants)

Growing Information
🌱 Potato Type: Specialty / mid-season
🌱 Skin Color: Bright red to deep rose
🌱 Flesh Color: Red to pinkish-red throughout
🌱 Days to Maturity: Approximately 90–110 days
🌱 Ease of Growing: Easy to moderate
🌱 Planting Rate: Approximately 1 pound plants 15–25 feet of row
🌱 Expected Yield: Typically produces 8–15 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 8–12 inches apart in rows spaced 30–36 inches apart. Closer spacing will yield smaller “cocktail-size” potatoes.
• 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 Red 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 Red potatoes were developed by Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and released in 2004. Named after the Adirondack Mountains, this variety was bred from a cross involving red-fleshed South American lines and Red Norland, resulting in a potato known for its vibrant color, strong yields, and adaptability to Northeast and Midwest growing conditions.

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.