3 Pounds Seed Potatoes Viking Purple Solanum tuberosum

Viking Purple is a mid-to-late season potato variety known for its striking deep violet skin and vibrant purple-blue flesh. This colorful tuber delivers a rich, earthy flavor with a creamy texture, making it a standout choice for gardeners and home cooks who want something visually distinctive and rewarding to grow.

The vivid color holds well after cooking, adding dramatic appeal to roasted dishes, mashed potatoes, salads, and soups. Plants grow vigorously and produce good yields of uniform, round-to-oblong tubers. Purple potatoes offer a fun and eye-catching alternative to standard varieties while remaining easy to grow and versatile in the kitchen.
Species: Solanum tuberosum
Variety: Viking Purple
Type: Tuber
Plant_Habit: Upright, bushy
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, loose, fertile soil
Days_to_Harvest: 90 to 110 days
Zones: 3 to 9
Germination: Not applicable
Sowing: Plant seed potatoes 2 to 4 inches deep after last frost
Spacing: 10 to 12 inches apart in rows 24 to 30 inches apart
Notes: Color may intensify in cooler growing conditions