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 BlueRecords of All Blue date back to the late 1800s. However, some claim it to be genetically identical to Russian Blue. With that being said anecdotal evidence states otherwise, please let us know what you find in your gardens! All 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.
BananaBanana is a late-maturing fingerling variety with generally small banana-shaped tubers. These fingerlings are covered with light yellow skin containing pale yellow flesh. The waxy texture holds the tuber together for fabulous potato salads. A very high set can be expected. Moderately resistant to common scab and susceptible to late blight.
BintjeOriginating in 1910 Bintje has pale yellow skin on a long oval tuber with a yellow flesh. This variety is heavy setting and the thick skin makes it a good winter storage potato. Excellent for boiling, baking, french frying, and chipping! all-purpose potato with fairly dry texture. Bintje is susceptible to common scab.
French FingerlingFrench Fingerling is a late-maturing variety with oblong tubers covered in red skin containing light yellow flesh. This variety has drawn by far the largest number and most favorable comments from previous year's customers. It has the firm waxy texture characteristic of most fingerling varieties. French Fingerling grows well and sets fairly heavy also being common scab resistant.
German ButterballSold out for 2022 - German Butterball is excellent for storing throughout the winter. Fantastic buttery flavor in these oval heirloom potatoes. Great for baking, roasting, mashing, hashbrowns, fries, and steaming! Since introducing German Butterballs to our selection it has grown to one of the most popular varieties we offer. Also resistant to late blight and common scab.
Green MountainGreen Mountain is a heritage Variety, all-around a fantastic potato for all home gardeners. Perfect for french fries, baking, and boiling. This is a late-maturing variety. Tubers are oblong, white flesh, tan skin, deep eyes and occasional irregular growth. Tubers can hold up well in long-term storage with lengthy dormancy to sprout. This variety is susceptible to common scab and highly susceptible to late blight.
Pink Fir AppleSold out 2022 - Pink Fir Apple has been grown for over 100 years, this late season fingerling is quite unusual with long knobby pink-skinned tubers with light yellow flesh. These potatoes make excellent salads but are also great roasted, boiled, and steamed. Pink Fir Apple stores well throughout the winter and has good resistance to common scab.
Rode EerstelingRode Eesteling has been a great addition to our selection of heritage potatoes. Rode is an average yielding potato with pale yellow flesh and smooth red skin. Best roasted, boiled, fried, and mashed. Rode Eesteling has moderate winter storage as well as its moderately resistance to scab.
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.
