Masquerade Potato is a stunning gourmet specialty potato known for its creamy skin splashed with vivid purple-magenta markings and its rich, buttery flavor. Developed by European breeders and now widely admired in North America, this visually striking variety produces golden-fleshed potatoes that are as beautiful on the plate as they are productive in the garden. Masquerade potatoes are excellent for roasting, boiling, or steaming, and their colorful skin often retains its pattern after cooking, making them a favorite for chefs and home gardeners alike.

Seed potatoes are sold by the pound for planting.

SHIPPING INFO: Potatoes start shipping mid-March based on region. Orders will ship within the ideal planting window for your growing zone.

Why Grow Masquerade Potatoes?
• Stunning cream-colored skin with bold purple-magenta splashes
• Rich, buttery flavor with subtle sweetness
• Dense, creamy texture that holds its shape when cooked
• High-yielding specialty variety
• A gourmet potato perfect for roasting, salads, and elegant dishes

Growing Information
🌱 Potato Type: Mid-to-late season specialty / creamer potato
🌱 Skin Color: Creamy white to pale yellow with purple-magenta splashes
🌱 Flesh Color: Deep golden yellow
🌱 Days to Maturity: 100–115 days
🌱 Ease of Growing: Moderate
🌱 Planting Rate: About 10–14 seed pieces per pound
🌱 Expected Yield: Approximately 12–20 pounds harvested per pound planted

Cultivation Tips
• Soil requirements: Plant in loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Avoid compacted soil so tubers can expand easily.
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily) for best yields.
• Planting: Plant seed potatoes once soil can be worked in early spring. Larger potatoes may be cut into pieces with at least one eye per piece before planting.
• Spacing: Plant seed pieces about 10–12 inches apart in rows spaced 30–36 inches apart.
• Watering: Maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing season, especially during tuber formation.
• Hilling: As plants grow, mound soil around stems to protect developing potatoes from sunlight and increase yields.

Harvesting
Masquerade potatoes are typically ready to harvest about 100–115 days after planting. They can be harvested early as small creamer potatoes or allowed to mature fully for larger tubers once the vines begin to die back.

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History
Masquerade potatoes were developed by European breeders and later gained popularity in North America for their unique purple-splashed skin and excellent culinary qualities. Their combination of striking appearance, rich flavor, and high productivity has made them a favorite among gardeners, chefs, and specialty potato growers.

Non-GMO Commitment: At Growing Farmers and The Farm on Central, all our plants are guaranteed non-GMO and not genetically modified in any way, upholding natural breeding methods and promoting sustainable gardening and farming practices.

Growing method: This product is sourced from a partner farm committed to sustainable, regenerative, and environmentally responsible farming practices that prioritize soil health and biodiversity.

Seed potatoes may arrive with natural soil present. Do not wash before planting.