$5.99

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Purple Viking

Name: Seed Potato 'Purple Viking'
Brand: Tristar Plants
Price: 5.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Purple Viking Seed Potatoes are a unique variety, famous for their striking purple skin with pink streaks and creamy white flesh. With a rich, buttery flavor and smooth texture, Purple Vikings are versatile and can be used in a range of dishes, from mashing to baking and frying. They’re also known for their resilience and adaptability to various growing conditions, making them a rewarding choice for home gardeners.

Need to store your seed potatoes? Click here for storage advice along with in-depth planting, care, and harvest instructions.

What Are Seed Potatoes?

Seed potatoes are tubers that sprout to grow new plants, not actual seeds.

Flavor

Rich, buttery flavor with a creamy texture; excellent for mashing, baking, frying, and even roasting.

Hardiness Zone

Suitable for USDA zones 3-9; grows well in diverse climates and tolerates cooler temperatures effectively.

When to Harvest

Typically matures in 90-110 days; provides a steady harvest and can be replanted for additional yields if conditions allow.

Shipping Guarantee

Ships via UPS with a guaranteed 2-day delivery from the shipping date.

Cut and Cure

For large seed potatoes, cut into pieces with one eye each. Let pieces dry for 1-2 days to prevent rot.

Weight to Potato Count

A 1 lb bag typically includes 6-8 seed potatoes, enough to start a small potato bed.

Average Yield

Each plant can produce around 8-12 mature potatoes under optimal growing conditions, offering a plentiful and consistent harvest for home gardeners.

This Russet seed potato ships ready to plant.

Botanical Name: Solanum tuberosum 'Purple Viking'

Common Name: Purple Viking Potato

Flavor Profile: Rich, buttery, and creamy

Best Uses: Mashing, baking, frying, roasting

Hardiness Zones: 3-9

Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun

Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate moisture

Watering Needs: Regular, especially during dry periods

Time to Harvest: 90-110 days after planting

Planting Depth: 4-6 inches

Spacing: 10-12 inches apart

Weight-to-Count: Approximately 6-8 seed potatoes per 1 lb bag

Cutting Instructions: Cut into 2 oz pieces with at least one eye; cure for 2-3 days before planting

Average Yield: Produces 8-12 mature potatoes per plant

Disease Resistance: Moderate resistance to scab and other common potato diseases

Storage Quality: Good, stores well when kept in a cool, dark place

Growth Habit: Upright, medium height

Soil Preparation: Loosen soil to 6-8 inches deep and mix in compost or aged manure for added nutrients.

Spacing: Ensure 10-12 inches between seed pieces to allow room for growth and airflow.

Hill-Up Soil: As plants grow, mound soil around the stems to protect developing tubers from sunlight and increase yield.

Water Consistently: Maintain moderate moisture, especially during tuber formation, but avoid overwatering to prevent rot.

Plant care menu

Hardiness zone for this plant: 3 - 9

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