Canadian Eastern Growers Inc.
Superior Seed Potatoes
Superior Seed Potatoes
Variety: Nonpareil Russet
Size: Medium to large
Shape: Oval
Season Harvest Time (Early, Mid or Late): Mid
Skin Colour: Light brown with russeting
Flesh Colour: Creamy white
Maturity Time: 80-90 days
Storage Rating: Good
Disease Resistance: Moderate resistance to common potato diseases
Cooking Uses: Versatile, suitable for baking, boiling, and frying
Flavour Profile: Rich, earthy flavor with a hint of sweetness
Planting Instructions: Plant seed potatoes in well-drained soil, spaced 12-15 inches apart, with eyes facing upward. Plant in early spring after the last frost.
Growing Instructions: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Hill soil up around the plants as they grow to prevent greening of tubers and to encourage higher yields.
When To Harvest: Harvest when tops die back, typically in mid to late summer.
Variety: Norland
Size: Medium
Shape: Round to oblong
Season Harvest Time (Early, Mid or Late): Early
Skin Colour: Red
Flesh Colour: White
Maturity Time: 70-80 days
Storage Rating: Fair to good
Disease Resistance: Resistant to scab and early blight
Cooking Uses: Ideal for boiling and roasting
Flavour Profile: Mild, buttery flavor
Planting Instructions: Plant seed potatoes in well-drained, fertile soil in early spring. Space them 10-12 inches apart, with eyes facing upward.
Growing Instructions: Keep soil consistently moist. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
When To Harvest: Harvest when the tops begin to die back, usually in early to mid-summer.
Variety: Canada Gold
Size: Large
Shape: Oval
Season Harvest Time (Early, Mid or Late): Mid
Skin Colour: Yellow
Flesh Colour: Yellow
Maturity Time: 80-90 days
Storage Rating: Excellent
Disease Resistance: Moderate resistance to common potato diseases
Cooking Uses: Great for baking, frying, and mashing
Flavour Profile: Rich, buttery flavor
Planting Instructions: Plant seed potatoes in loose, well-drained soil in early spring. Space them 12-15 inches apart, with eyes facing upward.
Growing Instructions: Keep soil evenly moist. Fertilize lightly at planting and again when plants emerge. Hill soil up around plants as they grow.
When To Harvest: Harvest when vines begin to die back, usually in late summer.
Variety: Chieftain
Size: Medium to large
Shape: Round to oval
Season Harvest Time (Early, Mid or Late): Mid
Skin Colour: Red
Flesh Colour: White
Maturity Time: 75-85 days
Storage Rating: Good
Disease Resistance: Resistant to scab and late blight
Cooking Uses: Suitable for boiling, baking, and frying
Flavour Profile: Buttery with a slight tang
Planting Instructions: Plant seed potatoes in fertile, well-drained soil in early spring. Space them 10-12 inches apart, with eyes facing upward.
Growing Instructions: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Hill soil up around plants as they grow to encourage higher yields.
When To Harvest: Harvest when vines die back, typically in mid to late summer.
Variety: Goldrush
Size: Medium to large
Shape: Oval
Season Harvest Time (Early, Mid or Late): Late
Skin Colour: Yellow
Flesh Colour: Yellow
Maturity Time: 90-100 days
Storage Rating: Excellent
Disease Resistance: Moderately resistant to common potato diseases
Cooking Uses: Versatile, suitable for baking, frying, and boiling
Flavour Profile: Rich, buttery flavor with a slightly nutty undertone
Planting Instructions: Plant seed potatoes in fertile, well-drained soil in early spring. Space them 12-15 inches apart, with eyes facing upward.
Growing Instructions: Keep soil consistently moist. Hill soil up around plants as they grow to encourage higher yields.
When To Harvest: Harvest when vines die back, typically in late summer or early fall.
Variety: Kennebec
Size: Large
Shape: Round to oblong
Season Harvest Time (Early, Mid or Late): Mid
Skin Colour: Light brown
Flesh Colour: White
Maturity Time: 80-90 days
Storage Rating: Excellent
Disease Resistance: Moderate resistance to common potato diseases
Cooking Uses: Excellent for baking, frying, and boiling
Flavour Profile: Mild, nutty flavor
Planting Instructions: Plant seed potatoes in well-drained, loose soil in early spring. Space them 12-15 inches apart, with eyes facing upward.
Growing Instructions: Keep soil consistently moist. Hill soil up around plants as they grow to encourage higher yields.
When To Harvest: Harvest when vines begin to die back, typically in late summer.
Variety: Red Pontiac
Size: Medium
Shape: Round to oblong
Season Harvest Time (Early, Mid or Late): Mid
Skin Colour: Red
Flesh Colour: White
Maturity Time: 80-90 days
Storage Rating: Fair to good
Disease Resistance: Moderately resistant to common potato diseases
Cooking Uses: Ideal for boiling, frying, and roasting
Flavour Profile: Creamy texture with a subtly sweet flavor
Planting Instructions: Plant seed potatoes in well-drained soil in early spring. Space them 10-12 inches apart, with eyes facing upward.
Growing Instructions: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Hill soil up around plants as they grow to encourage higher yields.
When To Harvest: Harvest when vines begin to die back, typically in late summer.
Variety: Russet Burbank
Size: Large
Shape: Oblong
Season Harvest Time (Early, Mid or Late): Late
Skin Colour: Light brown with netted texture
Flesh Colour: White
Maturity Time: 90-100 days
Storage Rating: Excellent
Disease Resistance: Moderate resistance to common potato diseases
Cooking Uses: Best for baking and frying
Flavour Profile: Rich, earthy flavor
Planting Instructions: Plant seed potatoes in fertile, well-drained soil in early spring. Space them 12-15 inches apart, with eyes facing upward.
Growing Instructions: Keep soil consistently moist. Hill soil up around plants as they grow to encourage higher yields.
When To Harvest: Harvest when vines begin to die back, typically in late summer or early fall.
Variety: Superior
Size: Medium to large
Shape: Oval
Season Harvest Time: Mid
Skin Colour: Light brown
Flesh Colour: White
Maturity Time: 80-90 days
Storage Rating: Good
Disease Resistance: Moderately resistant to common potato diseases
Cooking Uses: Suitable for baking, boiling, and frying
Flavour Profile: Creamy texture with a subtly sweet flavour
Planting Instructions: Plant seed potatoes in well-drained soil in early spring. Space them 12-15 inches apart, with eyes facing upward.
Growing Instructions: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Hill soil up around plants as they grow to encourage higher yields.
When To Harvest: Harvest when vines begin to die back, typically in mid to late summer.