Viking Purple· Potato
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | May 25th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 25th |
| Harvest Begins | Aug 28th |
| Harvest Ends | Aug 29th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 40°F
and nights stay above 28°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 95 |
| Sun Requirements | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 45 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 40 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 28 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: Plant certified seed potatoes 2–4 in deep in cool soil as soon as the ground is workable, and hill as plants reach 8–10 in to increase tuber yield.