Item Number: SP885
Organic German Butterball Seed Potato (lb)
First Place in Rodale's Taste Test
German Butterball Seed Potatoes are a creamy, yellow-fleshed heirloom variety introduced by David Ronniger in 1988. Known for their rich, buttery flavor and all-purpose versatility, these potatoes earned first place in Rodale’s Organic Gardening “Taste Off” and continue to be a top pick for home gardeners and chefs alike.
This dependable late-season variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. With consistent moisture, German Butterball delivers excellent yields and stores well after harvest. Its creamy texture makes it perfect for mashed potatoes, baked dishes, or golden roasted wedges—bringing outstanding flavor to any recipe.
Learn more about growing and caring for potatoes in the blogs and videos below.
- Skin/Flesh: Golden skin with creamy yellow flesh
- Texture/Flavor: Rich, buttery flavor with smooth texture
- Best Uses: Excellent for baking, roasting, mashing, or any preparation
- Maturity: Late Season (100+ days)
- Storage: Stores well after harvest
- Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil, and consistent moisture
- Organic Certification: Certified organic and grown in the USA
Ready to boost your potato-growing skills? Don’t miss these helpful resources:
- Potato Growing Guide: A beginner-friendly overview covering planting times, soil prep, watering, hilling, and harvesting techniques.
- Planting & Growing Potatoes (Video): Watch our instructional video for tips on cutting, spacing, and growing your seed potatoes successfully.
- Grow Bigger, Healthier Potatoes: Learn how to improve tuber size and yield with smart fertilization and cultural practices.
- Tips for Growing Potatoes in Your Home Garden: Discover practical advice for maximizing success in raised beds, containers, and backyard plots.
Explore our full selection of Certified Organic Seed Potatoes to find the perfect varieties for your garden.
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Cannot ship to the following states: AK, HI, ID, PR, VI, GU
Shipping Weight: 1.28 lb
Dimensions: 7.0"L x 5.0"W x 5.0"H
Features
Features
- Container Compatible
- Flavor Pick
- For Baking (starchy)
- Good for Beginners
- Good Keeper
- Roasting/Mashing (all-purpose)
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
- Fall-planted spuds produce outstanding yields by May. If your area experiences hard winters (USDA Zones 1–7), or you tend to have long, wet spring seasons when rot might be a problem, plant potatoes in the spring.
- One pound of seed potatoes will plant a row approximately 8' long with seed pieces spaced at 8 - 12" apart.
- Plan on 1,200 lb/acre (600 lb of fingerlings) when rows are spaced 36" apart with 12" between plants.
- Under optimal conditions, you can expect to harvest 10–15 pounds of potatoes for every pound of seed potato planted.
Useful Information
Useful Information
Guarantee
Guarantee
We guarantee the perishable items we sell to be in good, viable condition when we sell them. Perishable items include, but are not limited to, garlic bulbs, flower bulbs, seed potatoes, onion sets & transplants, bare-root trees, vegetable crowns, etc. If your perishable item arrives in substandard condition, take photographs and please contact us within 3 days of the purchase date (or delivery date) and we will provide you with a refund of the purchase price (excluding shipping costs), or a replacement. Accordingly, we urge you to open any boxes marked as ""Perishable"" immediately upon receiving them and inspect the shipment thoroughly (do not crack open heads of garlic, we do not accept claims on cracked garlic). Because some perishable items can deteriorate very quickly, we cannot accept any claims beyond the 3-day time frame as it becomes too difficult to determine if these items were delivered in substandard condition, or if they turned into such substandard condition because of having been improperly cared for or stored once delivered.
