Growing good potatoes begins with good seed. Our Organic Yukon Gold Maine Certified Seed Potatoes are grown by us on Wood Prairie Family Farm in Bridgewater, in northern Maine’s Aroostook County. Our best-selling variety, Yukon Gold combines an early harvest with outstanding flavor that has made this European-style golden potato a favorite with home gardeners everywhere.
Yukon Gold’s golden flesh is delicious baked, boiled, mashed or fried. Oblong, medium-to-large tubers offer versatility in the kitchen, while very good keeping quality lets you enjoy your homegrown potatoes long after harvest.
In the garden, we recommend planting Yukon Gold seed pieces 9 to 10 inches apart within the row, or 9 to 10 inches apart from one another in a bed. This variety sets a moderate-to-light number of tubers per hill, with potential for medium-to-heavy yields. We rate its ease of growing as average and its scab resistance as moderate—practical details to help you choose a variety suited to your garden and expectations.
Our family has farmed organically since 1976, and Wood Prairie Family Farm has been Certified Organic by MOFGA since 1982. Every seed we sell is Certified Organic. Our seed potatoes are Double-Certified: they are Certified Organic and also meet the State of Maine’s stringent Certified Seed Potato standards.
When you buy directly from our two-generation family farm, you’re buying from the people who grow your Certified Seed Potatoes. We share practical growing advice drawn from over 50 years of farming experience. We stand behind your purchase with our simple Wood Prairie Guarantee: you must be pleased with our products, or we will replace them or refund the purchase price.
We ship our Organic Maine Certified Seed Potatoes directly from our farm daily, year-round. We appreciate your business and the opportunity to help you grow good crops in your organic garden.
| Variety Characteristics |
Yukon Gold |
| Maturity |
Early |
| Texture |
Floury Dry |
| Size of Plant |
Tall-Large |
| Color of Skin |
Golden |
| Color of Flesh |
Golden |
| Eating Quality |
Excellent |
| Tuber Shape |
Oblong |
| Size of Tubers |
Medium-large |
| Tuber Set |
Moderate-Light |
| Yield |
Medium-Heavy |
| Dormancy |
Long |
| Color of Flower |
Lavender |
| Tuber Late Blight Tolerance |
Medium |
| Scab Resistance |
Moderate |
| Suggested In-Row Spacing |
9–10 inches |
| Ease of Growing |
Average |