Early Ohio Seed Potatoes – Reliable Early Heirloom

A dependable early-season heirloom potato that’s been loved for generations. Early Ohio produces round to oval white potatoes with smooth, thin skin and creamy flesh. Excellent for boiling, mashing, and frying — and ready earlier than most main-season varieties.

Early Ohio is a classic heirloom potato introduced in the 1800s and still grown for its reliability, early maturity, and great flavor. Tubers are round to oblong with light tan skin and creamy white flesh.

Plants mature early, making this an excellent choice for:

• Short growing seasons
• Gardeners who want new potatoes early
• Succession planting

Early Ohio has a smooth texture that holds shape well when boiled yet still makes delicious mashed potatoes.

✔️ Variety Features

• Early-season heirloom potato
• Round to oval white potatoes
• Thin, smooth tan skin
• Creamy white flesh
• Reliable yields and good disease tolerance
• Great for boiling, roasting, pan-frying, and mashed potatoes

📍 Where Early Ohio Grows Best

Early Ohio performs well in:

• Northern climates and shorter seasons
• Raised beds and garden plots
• Loose, well-drained soils
• Slightly acidic soils (pH 5.0–6.5)

It especially suits:

• Midwest and Great Lakes growers
• Regions with cool springs
• Gardeners who want an early harvest

Suitable for heavier soils better than many russets, but drainage still matters.

🌱 When to Plant

Plant when soil reaches 45–50°F and is dry enough to work.

• Cold / northern climates: 2–3 weeks before last frost
• Mild climates: early spring
• Warm climates: late winter to early spring

Planting details:

• 3–4 inches deep
• 10–12 inches apart
• Rows 24–30 inches apart

Hilling improves yield and prevents greening.

📏 Days to Maturity

Approximately 70–90 days (early-season variety)

🍽️ Kitchen Use – Menu Idea

Buttered Early Ohio New Potatoes with Parsley

These shine as “new potatoes” harvested small.

• Boil whole potatoes until tender
• Toss with butter
• Sprinkle with flaky salt, cracked pepper, and fresh parsley
• Finish with garlic or chives if desired

Also excellent for:

• Potato salad
• Skillet-fried breakfast potatoes
• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Roasted sheet-pan potatoes