Yukon Gold Seed Potatoes – Classic Buttery Yellow Favorite

Famous yellow potato with golden skin and creamy yellow flesh. Yukon Gold has a naturally buttery flavor and smooth texture that’s perfect for roasting, mashing, and frying. Early–midseason maturity and dependable yields.

Yukon Gold is one of the most recognized potatoes in North America — and for good reason. It features thin golden skin and rich yellow flesh with a naturally buttery taste. Texture is smooth and medium-moist, making it one of the most versatile potatoes in the kitchen.

Tubers are round to oval with shallow eyes and uniform size. Plants are strong producers with good early yields, making this a great choice for gardeners who want beautiful new potatoes as well as full-size harvests.

✔️ Variety Features

• Iconic gold-skinned, yellow-fleshed potato
• Naturally buttery flavor
• Round to oval tubers with shallow eyes
• Smooth, medium-moist texture
• Early–midseason harvest
• Very versatile in the kitchen

📍 Where Yukon Gold Grows Best

Yukon Gold performs well in:

• Northern and temperate climates
• Raised beds or open garden rows
• Loose, well-drained loam or sandy loam
• Slightly acidic soils (pH 5.0–6.5)

It is especially popular in:

• Midwest and Northeast
• Short-season climates
• Home gardens wanting early harvests

Avoid heavy, wet soil without drainage improvement.

🌱 When to Plant

Plant when soil reaches 45–50°F and is workable.

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

Spacing:

• Depth: 3–4 inches
• Spacing: 10–12 inches apart
• Rows: 24–30 inches apart

Hill plants as vines grow to prevent greening and increase yield.

📏 Days to Maturity

Approximately 80–95 days (early to midseason variety)

🍽️ Kitchen Use – Menu Idea

Creamy Buttery Yukon Gold Mash

This is the potato that made yellow mashed potatoes famous.

• Boil peeled or unpeeled Yukon Golds until tender
• Mash with butter and warm cream
• Add salt, cracked pepper, and garlic if desired

Texture becomes silky and naturally rich — very little butter required!

Also excellent for:

• Roasted potatoes
• Scalloped potatoes or gratins
• Soups and chowders
• Pan-fried breakfast potatoes