Yukon Gold Potato

Solanaceae

Early-to-mid season (80-100 DTM). Developed University of Guelph, Canada (1960s). Yellow flesh, buttery flavor. Versatile: baking, mashing, roasting, frying. Determinate growth. Susceptible to scab — maintain consistent moisture. App generates: seed potato cutting/curing task, planting task, 3-4 hilling tasks, optional 'new potato' early harvest at 60-70 days, full harvest when foliage dies back.

At a Glance

Days to Maturity

80–100 days

Sun

6+ hours

Container

Yes

10+ gallon pot

Zone Planting Guide

Your USDA Zone:

Growing Guide

Watering

Weekly Water 1–1.5 "

Needs Moderate-high

Soil

pH Range 5–6.5

Resilience

Heat: Low Cold: Medium Drought: Low

Nutrition

Feeding Intensity Heavy feeder

Sources

seed-catalog Johnny's Seeds seed-catalog Territorial Seed

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Yukon Gold Potato Planting Dates by Zone

Planting dates for Yukon Gold Potato vary by USDA hardiness zone. Select your zone below for frost dates, start-indoors timing, and a full monthly planting calendar.

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