Purple Viking Potato
Best early-season choice for home gardeners seeking reliable, high-yield harvests.
Discover the vibrant Purple Viking Potato, a visually striking and versatile early-season variety. Its stunning purple skins, flecked with neon pink, beautifully contrast with bright white flesh. This naturally grown potato offers a moist and firm texture, perfect for any recipe. The compact plants allow for denser planting, yielding medium to large, round tubers. Matures quickly in 70-90 days, this scab-resistant variety is a reliable choice for a bountiful harvest. Available for pre-order, please note shipping restrictions may apply.
$15.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
/ 6090
#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+50%
Above average
Maturity
7090
/ Early season (- days)
Who it's for
- Market gardeners and home cooks prioritizing aesthetic food presentation
- Culinary enthusiasts seeking versatile potatoes for diverse cooking methods
- Productive gardeners needing dependable harvests for mid-season yields
Who should skip it
- Visual perfectionists requiring pristine color contrast after boiling
- Gardeners planning for long-term winter root cellar storage
- Growers managing soil with high pH levels prone to scab
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Early-season maturity ensures a quick turnaround for impatient home gardeners.
Disease Resilience
Scab resistance provides a reliable safety net against common soil pathogens.
Space Efficiency
Compact growth habit maximizes yield in smaller urban garden plots.
Culinary Versatility
Firm, moist texture performs consistently across roasting, boiling, and mashing.
Visual Appeal
Striking purple and pink skin makes for a standout garden display.
Growing Reliability
Naturally grown tubers offer dependable performance for organic gardening enthusiasts.
Key Specs
Maturity
Early season (70-90 days)
Shape
Medium to large round tubers
Growing Method
Naturally Grown
Lifecycle
Annual
Package Type
Bag
Unit of Measure
lbs
Disease Resistance
Scab resistant
Sun Exposure Requirement
Full Sun
Features
- Striking purple skin with pink flecks
- Bright white, moist, and firm flesh
- Compact plants for dense growing
- Reliable early-season harvest
- Scab resistant for healthier plants
- Naturally grown tubers
- Versatile for all cooking methods
What customers say
The Purple Viking Potato earns high praise for its superior culinary quality and reliable performance. Gardeners consistently report excellent initial seed health and vigorous growth across various conditions. The visual appeal is a major draw, featuring striking deep purple skin and bright white flesh. Flavor is frequently described as rich, earthy, and creamy, excelling in all preparations. Yields are generally high and dependable, offering substantial value. This variety is highly recommended for both new and experienced growers seeking excellent taste, unique presentation, and consistent productivity from their harvest.
Know before you buy
Because these plants are compact, they are ideal for smaller gardens or raised beds. You can plant them more densely than traditional varieties, making them a great choice if you are limited on space.
Scab resistance means this variety is less prone to common potato scab, a bacterial soil disease that causes unsightly, rough lesions on the skin. This helps ensure your tubers grow smooth, clean, and healthy.
The moist, firm texture of the Purple Viking makes it highly versatile. It holds its shape well when boiled or roasted, but it is also excellent for mashing or frying.
This is an early-season variety that typically matures in 70 to 90 days. This quick turnaround makes them a reliable option for gardeners looking for a harvest before the peak of summer.
Yes, for the best yield and plant health, Purple Viking potatoes require full sun. Ensure your planting site receives at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
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