Website: https://www.gurneys.com/products/german_butterball_potato
Description
- Versatile, all-purpose heirloom
- Smooth, golden skin and slightly flaky flesh
- Medium, oblong round potatoes
- Buttery, superior flavor
- Excellent storage qualities
- Certified seed potatoes
Late. Rich, golden russet-type potatoes are an all-around favorite for baking, frying and steaming. Truly an all-purpose potato, with delicious, buttery flavor and a tender, flaky texture. Just one look and taste and Butterball will be an instant winner in your kitchen and your garden. Excellent for winter storage.
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 100 - 130 Days
Family: Solanaceae
Scientific Name: Solanum tuberosum
Hardiness: 3-9
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 24 - 36 inches. 25 inches wide
Variety Info:
Flowers are star shaped purple blooms. Russet-type with rich, golden, slightly flaky flesh. Medium, oblong to round potatoes. Smooth golden skin & flesh.
Attributes:
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: Typically planted 2 to 4 weeks before the average last frost date in the spring
Seed Depth: 3 to 5 inches.
Seed Spacing: 12 to 15 inches
Row Spacing: 30 to 36 inches
Growing Info
Harvesting: Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, All Summer.
Since a single plant will likely produce up to 2 - 4 pounds, the yield from a 10 foot row could be anywhere from 25 - 35 pounds.