German Butterball Seed Potatoes – Award-Winning Buttery Heirloom

An heirloom yellow potato with rich, buttery flavor and golden flesh. German Butterball produces round to oval tubers with light tan skin and outstanding storage quality. Excellent for roasting, mashing, and soups. Late-season maturity. German Butterball is an award-winning heirloom potato famous for its deep buttery flavor and creamy golden flesh. Tubers are round to oval with light netted tan skin and rich yellow interiors that hold their color after cooking. This is a late-season storage potato, producing high yields and storing exceptionally well through winter when cured properly. Texture is moist-creamy, making it ideal for roasting whole, mashing silky smooth, or simmering in soups and stews. ✔️ Variety Features Heirloom yellow potato with true buttery flavor Light tan skin with golden yellow flesh Round to oval tubers Excellent storage quality Outstanding flavor and texture Late-season harvest 📍 Where German Butterball Grows Best German Butterball thrives in: Northern and temperate climates Gardens, raised beds, or small farms Loose, well-drained loam or sandy loam Slightly acidic soils (pH 5.0–6.5) It is well known for: Strong plant vigor High yields Great long-term cellar storage Avoid poorly drained heavy clay without amendment. 🌱 When to Plant Plant once soil temperature reaches 45–50°F. Cold climates: 2–3 weeks before last frost Mild climates: early spring Warm climates: late winter to early spring Spacing: Depth: 3–4 inches Spacing: 10–12 inches apart Rows: 30–36 inches apart Hill plants as they grow to protect tubers and increase yields. 📏 Days to Maturity Approximately 100–120 days (late-season variety) 🍽️ Kitchen Use – Menu Idea Crispy-Roasted German Butterball with Herbs Toss halved potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary Roast at 400–425°F until crisp outside and creamy inside Finish with butter and flaky sea salt Also excellent for: Buttery mashed potatoes Chowders and creamy soups Pan-fried breakfast potatoes Potato-leek soup potato growing guide