{"product_id":"masquerade-seed-potato-free-shipping","title":"Masquerade Seed Potato","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eMasquerade Potato\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eSeed potatoes are sold by the pound for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eSHIPPING INFO:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"927\"\u003ePotatoes start shipping mid-March based on region.\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders will ship within the ideal planting window for your growing zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eWhy Grow Masquerade Potatoes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e• Stunning cream-colored skin with bold purple-magenta splashes\u003cbr data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e• Rich, buttery flavor with subtle sweetness\u003cbr data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e• Dense, creamy texture that holds its shape when cooked\u003cbr data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e• High-yielding specialty variety\u003cbr data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e• A gourmet potato perfect for roasting, salads, and elegant dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003ePotato Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-to-late season specialty \/ creamer potato\u003cbr data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eSkin Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy white to pale yellow with purple-magenta splashes\u003cbr data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eFlesh Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep golden yellow\u003cbr data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–115 days\u003cbr data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003eEase of Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003ePlanting Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 10–14 seed pieces per pound\u003cbr data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003eExpected Yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12–20 pounds harvested per pound planted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eCultivation Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eSoil requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Avoid compacted soil so tubers can expand easily.\u003cbr data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6–8+ hours daily) for best yields.\u003cbr data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cbr data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seed pieces about \u003cstrong data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003e10–12 inches apart in rows spaced 30–36 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing season, especially during tuber formation.\u003cbr data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003eHilling:\u003c\/strong\u003e As plants grow, mound soil around stems to protect developing potatoes from sunlight and increase yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003eMasquerade potatoes are typically ready to harvest about \u003cstrong data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003e100–115 days after planting\u003c\/strong\u003e. They can be harvested early as small creamer potatoes or allowed to mature fully for larger tubers once the vines begin to die back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2795\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.farmoncentral.com\/pages\/instructions\"\u003eClick here for our potato growing instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"3139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2808\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003eMasquerade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3164\"\u003eNon-GMO Commitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3402\"\u003eGrowing method:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is sourced from a partner farm committed to sustainable, regenerative, and environmentally responsible farming practices that prioritize soil health and biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3584\" data-end=\"3668\"\u003eSeed potatoes may arrive with natural soil present. \u003cstrong data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3668\"\u003eDo not wash before planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm On Central","offers":[{"title":"1 lb Bag","offer_id":52391529316536,"sku":"RMASQUERADE1FS","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb Bag","offer_id":52391529349304,"sku":"RMASQUERADE2FS","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb Bag","offer_id":52391529382072,"sku":"RMASQUERADE5FS","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lb Bag","offer_id":52391529414840,"sku":"RMASQUERADE10FS","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/masquerade.png?v=1778798348","url":"https:\/\/seedtime.us\/products\/masquerade-seed-potato-free-shipping","provider":"Seedtime Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}