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Non-GMO • Blue Tag Certified • Chef-Favorite Variety
Grow a Gourmet Favorite in Your Own
Garden
Discover the rich, buttery flavor of the German Butterball Seed Potato
– a non-GMO, Blue Tag Certified variety prized by home gardeners
and professional chefs alike. With its smooth yellow flesh, light brown skin,
and creamy texture, German Butterball is as versatile as it is delicious.
Whether you're planting for your backyard garden, farm-to-table market,
or family dinners, these high-yielding, easy-to-grow seed potatoes are a
must-have addition to your growing season.
Product Overview
- Type: Non-GMO
- Certification: Blue Tag
Certified (disease-free, true-to-type)
- Skin: Light brown
- Flesh: Yellow, creamy
- Flavor: Rich, buttery
- Shape: Round to
oblong tubers
- Growth Habit: Indeterminate
(longer growing season, multiple harvests possible)
Growing Instructions
Plant and care for your German Butterball potatoes with these expert
tips:
When to Plant:
Plant in early spring, once the danger of frost has passed. Best
grown in cool temperatures.
Soil Preparation:
- Use well-drained,
loose soil with a pH between 5.0 and 6.0.
- Mix in compost
or well-rotted manure to improve fertility and drainage.
Planting Instructions:
- Cut larger seed
potatoes into chunks, ensuring each has at least one “eye.”
- Let pieces dry
for 24 hours to prevent rot.
- Plant 4–6 inches
deep, spaced 12 inches apart.
- Keep rows 30–36
inches apart for air flow and growth.
Hilling:
Since German Butterballs are indeterminate, they need regular
hilling.
- Mound soil
around the base every few weeks as the plant grows to protect tubers from
sunlight and encourage more production.
Watering:
- Maintain
consistent soil moisture during the growing season.
- Water 1–2
inches per week, especially during tuber development.
Mulching:
Add mulch to preserve moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil
temperature.
Harvesting:
Harvest when vines yellow and die back, typically in late summer.
- Gently dig with
a spade or fork to avoid bruising your crop.
Indeterminate Variety – What That
Means
German Butterball is an indeterminate potato, meaning:
- It has an extended
growing season
- Can produce
tubers over a longer period
- Requires multiple
hillings to support tuber development
- Often produces higher
overall yields than determinate types
Perfect for gardeners looking for bigger, longer harvests.
Culinary Uses – Why Chefs Love German
Butterball
These gourmet-quality potatoes are incredibly versatile in the kitchen:
- Mashed: Their buttery
flavor and smooth texture make them perfect for creamy mashed potatoes.
- Roasted: Roast with
olive oil and herbs for a crispy, golden finish.
- Baked: Holds shape
and texture beautifully—ideal for baked potato recipes.
- Fried: Excellent for
homemade fries or skillet-style home fries.
- Soups &
Stews: Adds richness and heartiness to any dish without breaking down.
Order German Butterball Seed Potatoes
Online Today!
Add gourmet flavor and strong yields to your garden with German
Butterball Seed Potatoes.
Available for online purchase or at our Spartanburg, SC retail store.
non-GMO
Blue Tag Certified
Disease-free & true-to-type
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Why Choose Piedmont Farm and Garden?
At Piedmont Farm and Garden, we’re passionate about helping you
grow better. Our German Butterball Seed Potatoes are just one of many high-quality,
heirloom varieties we offer to ensure your garden is as productive and
delicious as possible.
Whether you're a backyard grower or a market gardener, you can trust us
to provide the best seed potatoes, expert tips, and friendly support.
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Experience the unbeatable flavor, creamy texture, and strong yields of this
kitchen favorite.
Perfect for roasting, baking, frying, and mashing!