Norland

Family: Solanaceae Root Vegetable

Norland Red potatoes arrive with a velvety, thin red skin and a creamy, golden interior that feels luxuriously smooth when you bite in.

Their flavor is rich and balanced—earthy-sweet with a gentle, buttery finish—making them a favorite for everyday table favorites. Grow Norland for dependable 65-day performance and a harvest of uniform, red-skinned tubers that shine in roasted wedges, pan-seared slices, and hearty mashes or soups.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 65 DaysHabit: Tuberous

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jun 29th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	65
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Tuberous
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	50
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	35
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Norland’s thin red skin and creamy, golden flesh make it a workhorse: it browns fast and stays tender, so it doesn’t need a lot of fuss to taste rich. Choose it for hot, high-contact cooking—roasting and searing—where that velvety interior turns almost custardy.

Best Uses

roasted wedges that crisp at the edges without turning dry
pan-seared slices for a golden crust with tender centers
buttery mashed potatoes that stay silky rather than gluey
thickening potato soup where they hold their texture

Flavor Profile

earthy-sweet potato flavor creamy, smooth interior buttery finish with gentle acidity

Kitchen Pairings

butter garlic fresh dill black pepper parmesan

Frequently Asked Questions

What common pest or disease affects Solanum tuberosum (potato) most often, and how can I manage it?

Late blight is one of the most damaging diseases for potatoes, often showing up as dark, water-soaked leaf spots with rapid spread in cool, humid weather. Remove and destroy infected leaves immediately, avoid overhead watering, and improve airflow by keeping plants hilled and not overcrowded. If it’s already in your area or you see early spots, use a labeled protective fungicide and repeat on the schedule on the label, because potato foliage can collapse quickly.

How often should I water Norland potatoes during active tuber growth?

During the main growth and tuber bulking phase (roughly mid-season), keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged—aim for about 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5–4 cm) of water per week depending on your soil and heat. Check moisture 2–4 inches deep; water when it’s starting to dry at that depth, especially after flowering begins. Consistent moisture helps tubers size well and reduces the risk of irregular growth.

How do I tell when Norland potatoes are ready to harvest?

Start checking for harvest readiness at about 65 days after planting, but use plant cues too: when the foliage starts yellowing and dying back, tubers are nearing maturity. For “new potatoes,” harvest earlier when plants have flowered and tubers are small with thin skins that rub off easily. For mature storage, wait until the vines fully die back and the skins have set (they resist rubbing off), then harvest promptly to avoid skin damage.