German Butterball Potato

Favorite All-Purpose Heirloom

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.

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
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3A-4A	3/24/25 - 6/6/25
4B	3/24/25 - 6/6/25
5A	3/10/25 - 6/6/25
5B	3/10/25 - 6/6/25
6A	3/10/25 - 6/6/25
6B	2/24/25 - 6/6/25
7A	2/24/25 - 6/6/25
7B	2/17/25 - 6/6/25
8A	2/13/25 - 6/6/25
8B	2/10/25 - 6/6/25
9A & B	2/5/25 - 6/8/25
10A & B	2/5/25 - 6/8/25
Last Order Date	All Grow Zones: 6/2/25

Botanical Name: Solanum tuberosum 'German Butterball'
Height: 24 - 36 inches.
Spacing:12 to 15 inches with 30 - 36 inches between rows.
Depth:3 to 5 inches.
Spread:18 - 24 inches.
Light Required:Full Sun
Yield: 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.
Size: Premium
Blooms: Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, All Summer
Fruit: Russet-type with rich, golden, slightly flaky flesh. Medium, oblong to round potatoes. Smooth golden skin & flesh.
Days To Maturity: 100 - 130 Days
Zone: 3-9

Form: Vegetable, Potatoes
Flower Form: Star shaped purple blooms.
Soil Requirements: Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate.
Seed Count: 2 lbs. of seed potatoes. If a seed potato is over 1 inch in diameter, you can cut them into pieces, leaving 1 - 2 eyes per piece. 2 lbs. of seed potatoes will make about 10 - 15 potato sets when cut.
Foliage: Large, abundant green foliage.