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📖 About This Plant
Canada-bred yellow-fleshed potato with thin, light yellowish-brown skin and exceptional buttery flavor. The go-to baking and mashing potato for professional chefs. Waxy enough for potato salads yet fluffy enough for perfect mashed potatoes.
Cut seed potatoes into chunks with 2-3 eyes each; cure cut pieces 1-2 days before planting. Plant in hilled rows 4 inches deep, eyes up. As stems grow, mound soil around them ("earthing up") to prevent greening. Harvest new potatoes early or wait for full-sized potatoes after tops die back.
What hardiness zones can you grow Potato (Yukon Gold) in?
Potato (Yukon Gold) grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a–9b. Canada-bred yellow-fleshed potato with thin, light yellowish-brown skin and exceptional buttery flavor. Always check your local zone before planting.
How much sun does Potato (Yukon Gold) need?
Potato (Yukon Gold) requires Full Sun. Cut seed potatoes into chunks with 2-3 eyes each; cure cut pieces 1-2 days before planting.
When should I plant Potato (Yukon Gold)?
Potato (Yukon Gold) is best planted in Early Spring (2-4 weeks before last frost). Cut seed potatoes into chunks with 2-3 eyes each; cure cut pieces 1-2 days before planting. Plant in hilled rows 4 inches deep, eyes up.
How long does Potato (Yukon Gold) take to harvest?
Potato (Yukon Gold) typically reaches harvest in 70-90 days. Water needs are Moderate. Grow it alongside Beans and Corn for best results.
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