Upstate Abundance: A Small Potato with Exceptional Flavor

Upstate Abundance Potato

Upstate Abundance potato is a unique specialty variety known for its small, uniform tubers, exceptionally high yields, and outstanding flavor. Developed by Walter De Jong and popularized by Row 7 Seeds, this variety was selected with a focus on taste above all else. Its creamy texture and rich, nutty flavor make it a favorite among chefs and home gardeners alike.

This variety produces abundant harvests of small, round potatoes that are perfect for simple, flavorful dishes straight from 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 Upstate Abundance Potatoes?
• Exceptionally high yields of small, uniform potatoes
• Creamy texture with a rich, nutty flavor
• Chef-favorite variety selected for taste
• Ideal for roasting, boiling, and smashing
• Naturally flavorful with minimal seasoning needed
• Adaptable and performs well in a range of growing conditions

Growing Information
🌱 Potato Type: Early to mid-season
🌱 Skin Color: Bright white, smooth
🌱 Flesh Color: Bright white
🌱 Days to Maturity: Approximately 100 days (about 75 days for new potatoes)
🌱 Ease of Growing: Easy and adaptable
🌱 Planting Rate: Approximately 1 pound plants 15–25 feet of row
🌱 Expected Yield: Typically produces 5–15 pounds per pound planted with consistently small, round tubers

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.
• 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
Upstate Abundance potatoes can be harvested early as tender “new potatoes” at around 75 days or allowed to mature fully at approximately 100 days. Plants will begin to die back when potatoes are ready for full harvest.

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History
Originally identified as trial “NY150” in 2004, Upstate Abundance was selected for its resilience, disease resistance, and exceptional flavor. It gained popularity for its small, golf-ball-sized tubers and culinary quality before being released under its current name.

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.