Sow True Seed Viking Potato
Best early-season choice for home gardeners seeking reliable, high-yield harvests.
These potatoes bring a visual edge to the garden with their neon-flecked skins and reliable, scab-resistant performance. While you sacrifice the novelty of heirloom variety complexity, you gain a high-yielding, fast-maturing crop that thrives in tight spaces.
$15.95
Who it's for
- Market gardeners and home cooks prioritizing aesthetic food presentation
- Culinary enthusiasts seeking versatile potatoes for diverse cooking methods
- Productive gardeners needing dependable harvests for mid-season yields
Who should skip it
- Visual perfectionists requiring pristine color contrast after boiling
- Gardeners planning for long-term winter root cellar storage
- Growers managing soil with high pH levels prone to scab
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Early-season maturity ensures a quick turnaround for impatient home gardeners.
Disease Resilience
Scab resistance provides a reliable safety net against common soil pathogens.
Space Efficiency
Compact growth habit maximizes yield in smaller urban garden plots.
Culinary Versatility
Firm, moist texture performs consistently across roasting, boiling, and mashing.
Visual Appeal
Striking purple and pink skin makes for a standout garden display.
Growing Reliability
Naturally grown tubers offer dependable performance for organic gardening enthusiasts.
Key Specs
Maturity
Early season (70-90 days)
Shape
Medium to large round tubers
Growing Method
Naturally Grown
Lifecycle
Annual
Package Type
Bag
Unit of Measure
lbs
Disease Resistance
Scab resistant
Sun Exposure Requirement
Full Sun
Plant Type
Vegetable
Edible
true
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