Park Seed Yukon Gold Potato
Best reliable choice for home gardeners seeking high yield buttery potatoes.
These potatoes are the gold standard for home gardeners who want reliable, buttery flavor without the fuss. Because they are an early-harvest variety, you sacrifice long-term storage capacity for a faster, more consistent yield that goes straight from the soil to your dinner plate.
$15.95
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking a reliable all-purpose potato for diverse recipes
- Flavor-focused gardeners who prioritize gourmet quality in their harvests
- Impatient growers wanting a fast turnaround from planting to table
Who should skip it
- Perfectionists who require blemish-free skins for professional-looking presentations
- Bulk growers looking for crops that last through the winter
- Gardeners with difficult soil conditions who prefer low-maintenance, hardy varieties
Performance breakdown
Culinary Versatility
Performs beautifully whether baked, fried, or boiled in hearty stews.
Harvest Speed
Early-maturing variety gets fresh potatoes to your table faster than most.
Disease Resistance
Certified disease-free stock ensures a robust start for home gardeners.
Adaptability
Thrives across a wide range of zones from 2 through 11.
Flavor Profile
Delivers that signature rich, buttery taste home growers crave.
Growth Manageability
Compact height makes this an ideal choice for smaller kitchen gardens.
Key Specs
Genus
Solanum
Species
tuberosum
Variety
'Yukon Gold'
Plant Type
Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle
Annual
Mature Height
18 inches
Mature Spread
48 inches
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Sandy, Normal, Loamy
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
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