Jester Seed Potato – Organic

Description

Organic Jester Seed Potatoes

Organic Jester Seed Potatoes – Vibrant Color & Early Harvest

Add a splash of color to your garden with Organic Jester Seed Potatoes! This early‑season variety matures in 65–90 days and produces clusters of small, round tubers. Their purple skin shows golden highlights, while the flesh reveals a striking marbled mix of purple and yellow. Moreover, the vibrant appearance stays true both raw and cooked, making Jester a standout in any kitchen.  Beyond their looks, Jester potatoes deliver a buttery, slightly nutty flavor and firm texture. As a result, they work beautifully in summer salads, roasting, or quick steaming. In addition, their playful coloring enhances garden harvests and adds visual appeal to every meal.

🥔 Product Highlights

• Maturity: Early-season seed potato variety, ready in 65–90 days
• Skin/Flesh: Purple skin with golden accents; marbled purple and yellow flesh
• Tuber Size: Small, round baby‑sized potatoes
• Yield: Productive plants often produce 12–15 tubers per hill
• Storage: Best enjoyed fresh, not for long storage
• Spacing: Plant 10–12 inches apart in rows for optimal growth
• USDA Planting Zone: Thrives in Zones 3–9
• Certification: Grown on small family farms, double certified—Certified Organic and approved by State Seed Potato Certification Programs

🌟 Why Gardeners and Cooks Love Jester Organic Seed Potato

• Gourmet appeal: Buttery, nutty flavor with firm texture and striking marbled coloring, perfect for salads, roasting, or steaming.
• Reliable harvest: Early maturity and efficient plants yield clusters of small, uniform tubers.
• Nutritional value: Provides fiber, potassium, and antioxidants while adding vibrant color to meals.

🌱 Growing Information

• Soil: Potatoes thrive in deep, loamy soil that holds moisture yet drains well. They adapt to less than ideal soils but produce best with plenty of organic matter. Create nutrient‑rich soil with our Veggies NKO Organic Fertilizer for healthier plants and higher yields.
• Planting Time: Plant as soon as the ground can be worked, ideally when soil reaches ~45°F. Timing varies by region.   Potatoes tolerate light frost but may need protection from hard, late frosts. The Farmers Almanac Planting Calendar by zip code is a great resource for planting times.
• Bed Feet per Pound: 1-lb bag plants approximately 6-8 row feet, depending on the variety. If a seed potato is over 1 inch in diameter, you can cut them into pieces. Leave 1 – 2 eyes per piece. Average is 6-8 pieces/lb., more for Fingerlings. Average planting rate: 10-12″ apart, in rows 30-36″ apart.
• Water: Consistent watering is key. Provide ~1″ of water per week. Stop watering once plants naturally die back.

👉 For detailed instructions, visit our Keene Garlic Potato Planting Guide.

📝 Product Details

• Storage until planting: Remove potatoes from box and bag. If eyes are not yet visible, we recommend placing them in light & warmth, ~60-70F, to awaken them out of dormancy.
• Natural characteristics: Minor sprouting, shriveling, or blemishes are normal and do not affect performance. If planting is delayed beyond 2 weeks, keep seed potatoes in a cool, dark place until ready to plant.
• Variety selection: Choose seed potato varieties suited to your USDA hardiness zone.
• Shipping & planting: At checkout, select shipping dates that match your regional planting times, and plant once soil is workable, ideally around 45°F.

👉 For detailed storage instructions, visit our How to Store until Planting Time Guide.

🚚 Spring Shipping Information

• General Shipping: Spring products ship between late February and mid‑May to align with optimal planting times.
• Onion/Leek/Shallot Plants: These only ship after April 1. If you need other spring products at a different time, please place separate orders for each ship date.
• Ship Date Selection: Choose your preferred ship date at checkout according to your regional planting schedule.
• Carriers: Orders ship via USPS; heavier or delicate shipments are sent via UPS. Local pickup can be arranged by contacting us.
• Perishable Products: Planting and gardening items are perishable—please track your shipment, open boxes promptly upon arrival, and store properly until planting.
• Address Verification: Please confirm your shipping address in your order confirmation email. Any errors entered at checkout are the responsibility of the customer.

👉 Refer to our Keene Garlic Seasonal Order Shipping Guide for full details.

About Us

Plant, Grow, Savor – trusted garden products

For nearly 20 years, Keene Garlic has focused on growing premium garlic and providing top‑quality seed so you can enjoy the satisfaction of cultivating your own. Each season, we partner with farms that follow organic practices to deliver trusted garden products. By working closely with experienced small family farms, we ensure every crop is grown with care, giving you the best foundation for success in your garden and kitchen.

From soil to table, our selection includes heirloom garlic, shallots, potatoes, onions, asparagus, and horseradish—all nurtured on sustainable family farms. To help your garden thrive, we also offer specialized blended organic fertilizers. And in the kitchen, our small-batch seasonings crafted from our homegrown, heirloom, organic garlic deliver bold, full flavor to every dish.

Choosing Keene Garlic means more than adding reliable, high-performing plants and products to your garden—it’s a commitment to supporting sustainable agriculture and generations of family farming.

Keene & Cindy