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German Butterball Potato

Favorite All-Purpose Heirloom

2 Lb for $12.99

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Product 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.

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Zone
3-9
Light
Full Sun
Height
24 - 36 inches.
Spacing
12 to 15 inches with 30 - 36 inches between rows.
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.
Growth Rate
Moderate growth rate.

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Zone
3-9
Light
Full Sun
Height
24 - 36 inches.
Spacing
12 to 15 inches with 30 - 36 inches between rows.
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.
Growth Rate
Moderate growth rate.

BloomsEarly Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, All Summer

Botanical NameSolanum tuberosum 'German Butterball'

FoliageLarge, abundant green foliage.

FormVegetable, Potatoes

FruitRusset-type with rich, golden, slightly flaky flesh. Medium, oblong to round potatoes. Smooth golden skin & flesh.

Height24 - 36 inches.

Seed Count2 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.

SizePremium

Spread18 - 24 inches.

YieldSince 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.

Hardiness Zone3-9
Days To Maturity100 - 130 Days

Depth3 to 5 inches.

Flower FormStar shaped purple blooms.

Growth RateModerate growth rate.

LightFull Sun

Soil RequirementsLoamy Soil, Sandy Soil

Spacing12 to 15 inches with 30 - 36 inches between rows.
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Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2025 Spring Shipping Schedule

Potatoes

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 4B	3/24/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
5A - 6A	3/10/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
6B - 7A	2/24/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
7B	2/17/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
8A	2/13/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
8B	2/10/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
9A - 10B	2/5/25 - 6/8/25	6/2/25

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

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Estimated Ship Date:

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2025 Spring Shipping Schedule

Potatoes

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 4B	3/24/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
5A - 6A	3/10/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
6B - 7A	2/24/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
7B	2/17/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
8A	2/13/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
8B	2/10/25 - 6/6/25	6/2/25
9A - 10B	2/5/25 - 6/8/25	6/2/25

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.