Adirondack Red Potato (Free Shipping)

The Adirondack Red potato is a standout specialty variety famous for its smooth, rosy-red skin and vibrant red flesh that holds its color beautifully after cooking. Bred for both eye-catching appeal and excellent flavor, it’s a favorite among chefs, market growers, and home gardeners who want something unique and delicious.

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Quick Facts:

• Skin Color: Bright red to deep rose, smooth with shallow eyes
• Ease of Growing: Easy to Intermediate
• Flesh Color: Solid red to pinkish-red throughout (retains most color when boiled, steamed, or microwaved; fades slightly when roasted or fried)
• Maturity: Mid-season (90–110 days)
• Yield: High, 1 lb planted will typically result in 8–15 lb harvested, sets many medium-sized oblong to round tubers
• Planting Rate: Usually 5–7 seed pieces per lb, space 8" to 12" apart in row (closer spacing gives more cocktail-size reds)
• Cooking Type: Waxy to slightly floury; excellent boiled, steamed, or roasted; makes stunning red mashed potatoes and potato salad
• Disease Resistances: Good resistance to scab and hollow heart, moderate resistance to late blight, golden nematode (Ro1), and PVY; susceptible to early blight in humid seasons

Culinary Use:

Adirondack Red has a smooth, creamy texture with a mild, slightly sweet, and buttery flavor. Its vivid red flesh is loaded with anthocyanins (the same antioxidants found in berries), making it both beautiful and nutritious. Perfect for colorful mashed potatoes, roasted wedges, home fries, potato salads, or even naturally pink/red gnocchi and pancakes.

History:

• Origin: Developed by Cornell University (Robert Plaisted and Walter De Jong) in Ithaca, New York
• Breeding: Released in 2004 from a cross involving the red-fleshed South American line ND2223-8R and the variety Red Norland
• Introduction: Named after New York’s Adirondack Mountains, it quickly became popular for its intense internal color, good yield, and adaptability to Northeast and Midwest growing conditions

With its brilliant red flesh, reliable performance, and superb eating quality, Adirondack Red proves that potatoes can be both gorgeous and delicious—straight from the garden to the plate.

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 practices.

Growing Method: This product is sourced from a partner farm that is committed to sustainable, regenerative, and environmentally responsible farming methods. These practices prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and the avoidance of synthetic inputs. 

Note: Seed potatoes arrive with soil residue; do not wash before planting.