Red Port Seed Potato

Red Port Seed Potatoes are a reliable, early-season red potato known for their smooth red skin, white flesh, and excellent flavor. You'll find them similar to Dark Red Norland, but with a brighter, more consistent red color. They’re a great choice for home gardeners and homesteaders who want a dependable potato that performs well across a range of growing conditions. 

Shipping Info: Seed potatoes begin shipping in March. Seed potatoes are dirty when they arrive (do not wash).

Why Grow Red Port Seed Potatoes?

Early & Dependable Harvests
Red Port is an early to early-mid season potato, letting you harvest sooner than many maincrop varieties.

Smooth Skin & Great Flavor
Thin red skins and creamy white flesh make these potatoes excellent for boiling, roasting, and salads.

Easy for Beginners
Strong, vigorous plants that perform well in gardens, raised beds, and grow bags.

Growing Information

🌱 Plant Type: Annual tuber crop
🌱 Hardiness Zones: 3–9
🌱 When to Plant: Early spring, 2–4 weeks before last frost
🌱 When to Harvest: Early to mid-summer (depends on your zone & when you plant)

Cultivation Tips

• Soil requirements: Loose, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Avoid compacted or waterlogged soil to prevent misshapen tubers.
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours per day) for best yields.
• Watering: Water consistently, especially during flowering and tuber formation. Uneven watering can lead to small or cracked potatoes.
• Harvesting: For new potatoes, harvest once plants flower. For mature potatoes, wait until foliage dies back, then dig carefully to avoid damaging tubers.

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.