Purple Viking
Potato · Round
Solanum tuberosum
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Solanaceae (Nightshade family) · Genus: Solanum
Characteristics
Color
Multi-ColorPinkPurple
Flavor
ButteryEarthyNutty
Growth Habit
Dwarf / Compact
Intended Use
Baking / PiesOrnamentalStorage
Interior Color
White
Maturity
Early
Shape
Round
Texture
All-PurposeFirm
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
United States
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Germination
14–28 days
at 50 °F
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Days to Maturity
65–75 days
Plant Height
2–2 1/2 ft
Fruit Size
2 13/16–3.9 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
12-14 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
3–4 in
Seed Spacing
10–12 in
Row Spacing
30–36 in
Thin To
10–12 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
50–70 °F
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Soil Temp
50 °F
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Air Temp
32–80 °F
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