What do we consider Heritage?
There are different definitions of a Heritage or Heirloom variety. For those purists, there are very few plants in the world that date back thousands of years in the case of potatoes, the oldest we grow dates back to the early 1800’s.
For this listing, we have only listed varieties that originate prior to 1950.
Each year we strive to source more Heritage varieties, however, there are only a limited number available in Canadian Gene Banks where all the seed potato stock material is stored.
All Blue$2.45 – $26.25Records of All Blue date back to the late 1800's, however some claim it to be genetically identical to Russian Blue. With that said anecdotal evidence states otherwise, please let us know what you find in your gardens. Blue potatoes are great roasted, steamed, mashed and sautéed. Similar to the Russian Blue, it is moderately susceptible to scab, but is also high in antioxidants.
Banana$2.95 – $29.45A late maturing variety with generally, small banana-shaped tubers, covered with light yellow skin containing pale yellow flesh. The waxy texture holds the tuber together for fabulous potato for salads. A very high set can be expected. Susceptible to common scab.
Bintje$2.45 – $25.45Limited Supply, Four Pack & 1kg Only - Originating in 1910, bintje has a pale yellow skin on a long oval tuber with a yellow flesh. Heavy setting, the thick skin makes this a good storage potato. Excellent all purpose potato with fairly dry texture.
French Fingerling$2.95 – $29.45Late maturing oblong tubers with a red skin and light yellow flesh. This variety has drawn by far and away the largest number and most favorable comments from last years customers. It has the waxy texture characteristic of most fingerling varieties. It grows well and sets fairly heavy.
German Butterball$2.45 – $26.25Great for storing throughout the winter. Since introducing German Butterballs to our selection it has grown to one of the most popular varieties we offer.
Green Mountain$2.45 – $25.95Heritage Variety - All round fantastic potato for home gardeners. Perfect for french fries, baking and boiling.
Pink Fir Apple$2.95 – $32.45Grown for over 100 years, this fingerling is quite unusual with long knobby pink- skinned tubers. These potatoes make excellent salads but are also boiled & baked.
Rode Eersteling$2.45 – $25.95A great addition to our selection of heritage potatoes. Rode Eersteling is an average yielding potato with a pale yellow flesh.
Russian BlueWe hope to have a supply again in 2023. In the mean time, give All Blue a try. This late maturing, dark blue skin and flesh variety has round to oblong tubers. A very heavy setting, large plant that should be spaced at 12 inches or more in an effort to get it to maturity by fall. The flavor is remarkably normal for such a distinctively visual variety.
SieglindeSorry, we will not have Sieglinde available for the 2022 growing season. A very smooth light yellow potato with very thin skin. The flesh is firm and great for storing through the winter. An excellent potato for roasting and boiling. Sieglinde produces a firm skin which makes it ideal for winter storage and shows resistance to scab. This Variety dates back to the 1930's and originates from Austria.
