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YOUR SOURCE FOR QUALITY SEED POTATOES
New! Certified Organic Onion Transplants
and Sweet Potato Slips!
Also This Year... 5 New Potato Varieties!
Organic Garlic, Cover Crop Seed,
Fertilizers, Soil Inoculants, Shallots, and Onion Sets
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About Us
Located in the foothills of Maine, the LaCourse Family Farm, home of The Maine Potato Lady,™ has
been in operation for more than 20 years. Our 100-acre piece was once part of a 560-acre farm that
dates back to the 1600s.
Our custom-designed and hand-built log home crowns our hill-top farm. We gathered stones from field
edges and milled our own lumber to finish the building, which has sheltered our family for many years.
We are pleased to live "off the grid," with a solar system to provide electricity.
Our south-facing fields are rich with fertile, well-drained silt loam. Our sugar bush produces fabulous
maple syrup, and our cedar bog is a special habitat with sphagnum moss and rare pitcher plants. We
are privileged to work and live in this rural environment, where deer, moose, turkey, ravens, eagles,
and a variety of beautiful trees, plants, and birds are all around us.
We are primarily seed growers raising garlic,
shallots, and potato onions. We have produced all
Welcome!
HELLO! Welcome to the sixth annual seed catalog from The Maine Potato Lady.™ In more than
our own vegetables for many years. Our children
are involved in the planning, the everyday work,
the decisions, and the rewards. They were raised
fifteen years’ work with seed potatoes, I have become known to many of you as "The Potato Lady," knowing and recognizing not just the types of
helping you to select the right varieties for your garden, and offering growing hints drawn from my own vegetables, but even the different varieties of what
experience as a successful organic farmer. In this catalog, I am pleased to offer you certified seed pota- we grow. They are an integral part of this farm;
toes, onion sets, French and Dutch shallots, "potato onions," cover crops, soil inoculants, fertilizers, and their participation makes it all possible, and brings
fall-planted garlic. Much of our seed, and many of our plants and products, are also certified organic or joy to all we do.
approved for organic production. I know you’ll love the wide variety of potatoes featured here, includ-
ing fingerlings, blue- and yellow-fleshed tubers, and heirloom potatoes. I have grown and eaten – and Please see "About Our Certified Seed" on page 4
enjoyed! – just about all the varieties I offer. They all produce beautifully, they’re available in many to learn more about the other seed growers whose
colors and shapes, and they’re delectable to the taste – truly a feast for the eye and palate. products are offered in this catalog.
NEW THIS SEASON! We are delighted to offer certified organic onion transplants and certified The LaCourse Family (L to R)
Roseanna, Alison, Paul, Lucien, If you have questions or suggestions, please call
organic sweet potato slips, as well as several new potato varieties, and cover crop seed to support your or write. Your ideas and experiences are always
Katrina, and Billie Jean
ongoing quest for the healthy and productive garden. of interest. Revel in the beauty and fruitfulness
Photography and Art by Roseanna LaCourse. of our earth.
The Maine Potato Lady™ is a certified organic handler through MOFGA
Certification Services, LLC. #0706. All our seed is untreated. We do not knowingly use or sell Visit Our Website for Inventory
Updates, More New Products The Maine Potato Lady™
any genetically modified plants or organisms (GMOs). Certificate is available on our website.
and Growing instructions.
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About Our Certified Seed Sweet Potatoes
We grow a small portion of our products ourselves, at our own LaCourse Family Farm. The remainder of Many of you have asked for sweet potatoes, and
the seed we offer is produced at family farms with whom we have good working relationships, some for we are pleased to offer certified organic sweet
more than fifteen years. All our potato seed meets the seed certification requirements of the State of potato slips, small plants that sprout from the
roots, grown by our neighbor, a young farmer
Maine, which establish acceptable tolerances for seed quality. (Please see page 25 for more information
who lives on the next ridge from our farm. These
about certified seed.) Many of our varieties are also certified organic. All our garlic seed has been grown plants are organically grown on a farm that has
in soil which has tested free of the garlic bloat nematode. Excellent farming practices, attention to detail, been in the same family for five generations. We
and scrupulous adherence to seed certification guidelines (when applicable) set good seed growers have chosen two varieties that you will enjoy
apart from the rest. All the farms from which we obtain seed meet our stringent requirements. It is an eating with your family over the holidays.
honor to work with these farmers, and it is a privilege to supply you with their seed.
The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas), a vining
plant related to morning glories, is a different
Our Promise to You plant species than the familiar Irish or white
potato (Solanum tuberosum). The part of the We ship sweet potato slips on eight dates in May
and June (specify your preference on the order
The Maine Potato Lady Guarantees Your Satisfaction. At The Maine Potato Lady,™ we sweet potato most widely eaten is a swollen
portion of the root, which forms in the hill of soil. form). Ship dates after June 4, 2012 are not
take pride in the quality of our products and our service. Our goal is to provide you with quality products recommended for northern areas. Handling and
Leaves and growing tips are also edible, usu-
for a healthy garden. If you like our products and our service, please tell your friends! If you are not ally stir-fried. By contrast, white or Irish potatoes growing instructions are included with each order
pleased with our products or our service, please call or e-mail right away to let us know. whose leaves and stems are poisonous, produce and can also be downloaded from our website.
nutritious tubers on the ends of the stolons, or BEAUREGARD (95 days) A great choice for
Our Guarantee. We promise that our products are of the highest quality and are sound when they
shoots, which form above the seed piece in a hill northern growers with short growing seasons.
leave our warehouse. Our certified seed potatoes meet the inspection standards established by the State of soil. (True yams [Dioscorea spp.] are native to Rose skin and moist orange flesh. Fat and heavy
of Maine. Potato seed is a perishable product which can be damaged by improper handling and storage. Africa and not grown in this country.) roots have good flavor and store well. Vigorous,
With every order, we provide instructions for immediate inspection and for proper handling, storage, and high-producing plants have heart-shaped leaves
planting. Failure to inspect your order upon receipt, or failure to follow these instructions or to follow Sweet potatoes require 90-150 frost-free days to and prolific blooms.
accepted good farming practices may void our guarantee. Good crops also depend on good weather, good mature. Nutritous and productive, they can yield 1001BG BEAUREGARD Organic
up to two pounds for each row foot of plantings. 1 package (12 slips) $12.95
soil, and good planting practices. Because we cannot control these conditions, our liability is limited to the
Plant the slips 15"-18" apart when the soil is at
refund of the purchase price or replacement of the product. If you are not satisfied with a product, or if a least 60˚F. Northern growers can be successful JAPANESE RED (105 days) Bred for the
product is unsound or defective when you receive it, please notify us within 30 days of receipt in order to with sweet potatoes by using black plastic to Asian market, these roots have rich red skin and
qualify for a refund or replacement. Depending on availability, replacement products may not be available warm the soil and by applying row cover to light cream-colored flesh. Sweet and dry taste.
prolong the growing season. 1007JR JAPANESE RED Organic
until the following year. When you purchase our products, you accept these conditions and limitations.
1 package (12 slips) $12.95
Knowledgeable Customer Service. We have many years’ experience growing potatoes, onions,
and garlic. We are happy to answer your questions or help you in any way we can so you can get the SHIPPING COSTS FOR SWEET POTATO SLIPS (sorry we cannot ship to AK, CA, or HI)
most from your garden! 1 PKG = 12 slips 1-4 PKGS 5-10 PKGS 11-20 PKGS 21-50 PKGS
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purpose other than to receive and fill your orders, to provide information on how to use our products, Zone 2 (All other states east of the Mississippi) $5.50 $7.90 $11.00 $16.00
and to send you our catalogs or newsletter. Our web site, www.mainepotatolady.com, is set up for Zone 3 (All other states west of the Mississippi) $5.50 $9.50 $11.00 $16.00
secure, private transactions.
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Fingerling Potatoes RED THUMB Dug as small "babies," these bright
red-skinned thumbs of delicacy have beautiful dark
ROSE FINN APPLE Rose-blushed beige skin and
deep yellow flesh, occasional airplanes or second
Shaped like fingers, hence their name. Prized for their interesting colors and exquisite flavors, they are in pink flesh. Pleasing flavor and firm flesh is perfect growth distinguish this very fine fingerling. Though
high demand with chefs and market farmers. They are prolific producers and fairly resistant to disease. for roasting in olive oil and rosemary, then caramel- not as easy to grow as Banana, this potato’s
izing. Serve with your favorite steak and salad. An exquisite flavor and cooking qualities set it apart.
BANANA Probably the best known of the fin- NEW! PEANUT Also known as Swedish Peanut interesting fingerling for the specialty market. Very Tubers set near the surface, so hill well to prevent
gerlings. Tan skin with dark yellow flesh. Matures or Almond, this is a teardrop or peanut-shaped heir- productive small- to medium-sized plant. greening and frost damage. Maintain fertility and
earlier than most fingerlings with respectable loom fingerling with nice pale golden skin and dark 528RT RED THUMB Organic 1# $5.75, 3# $11.75, water carefully. Matures mid- to late season. A
yields of 2"-3" tubers at 75 days. Steamed and yellow flesh. Waxy, peanutty flavor with a texture 10# $34.00, 25# $68.00, 50# $114.00 medium-spreading plant.
tossed with butter and parsley, these make a perfect for roasting. Good in soups and salads, too! 530RF ROSE FINN APPLE Organic 1# $5.75,
tasty late-summer dish. Resistant to scab, but Produces a heavy set of tubers with excellent stor- We love your potatoes. MR, Cook, MN 3# $11.75, 10# $34.00, 25# $68.00, 50# $114.00
susceptible to rhizoctonia and late blight. White age. Medium spreading plant with white flowers. 190RF ROSE FINN APPLE Conventional 50# $100.00
flowers on medium spreading plant. 526PE PEANUT Organic 1# $5.75, 3# $11.75,
510BAO BANANA Organic 1# $5.75, 3# $11.75,
10# $34.00, 25# $68.00, 50# $114.00
10# $34.00, 25# $68.00, 50# $114.00
PURPLE PERUVIAN Sure to draw attention
Early Potatoes (55-70 DAYS)
170BAC BANANA Conventional 50# $100.00
anywhere, this tuber is deep dark purple inside and CARIBE An elegant potato with brilliant dark blue Resistant to blackleg and fusarium storage rot;
FRENCH FINGERLING Though plumper than out, with a rather earthy flavor that some really skin and superb creamy-white flesh. NOT AVAILABLE immune to wart. Medium-spreading plant with lilac,
most, this potato (also known as Nosebag) is still love. Still a little wild, Purple Peruvian has a large IN 2012. Please try Purple Viking on page 11 as white-tipped flowers.
considered a fingerling. Radiant rose-red skin and rangy plant. Its numerous tubers set far from the an alternative variety. 226CB COBBLER Conventional 2.5# $4.40,
deep yellow flesh with an occasional red ring make plant; be sure to harvest them all to prevent their 5# $7.50, 10# $11.60, 20# $14.75, 50# $20.00
this potato stand out. Creamy, smooth texture becoming "volunteers" in next year’s crop. Very CHIEFTAN Always popular, this early-to-mid-
with exceptional flavor lends itself well to salad late; frost tolerant. Not much is known of its resis- season red-skinned variety offers high yields and COLORADO ROSE With Cherry Red as one
with thinly-sliced red onions and chunks of crisp tances or susceptibilities, so be sure to send me good eating qualities. Expect a large set of round, of its parents, Colorado Rose was bred for high
cucumbers. Abundant, long, plump tubers seem to your observations. This is truly a specialty potato. bright red tubers with nice white flesh. Stores well. yield and early bulking. Attractive oval red tubers
tumble out of the earth. Tall plants with red veining 180PP PURPLE PERUVIAN Conventional Resistant to scab and tuber net necrosis; field with white flesh are great for those early summer
fill the row. 1# $6.50, 3# $12.00, 10# $35.00, 25# $69.00, resistant to late blight. Medium-spreading plant salads or roasting. Resistant to hollow heart,
519FFO FRENCH FINGERLING Organic 50# $118.00 with large, light violet flowers. second growth, and bruising. Medium semi-erect
1# $5.75, 3# $11.75, 10# $34.00, 25# $68.00, 538CHO CHIEFTAN Organic 2.5# $6.35, plant with purple flowers.
50# $114.00 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $29.00, 50# $56.00 541CD COLORADO ROSE Organic 2.5# $6.35,
175FFC FRENCH FINGERLING Conventional 224CHC CHIEFTAN Conventional 20# $14.75, 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00
50# $100.00 50# $20.00
DARK RED NORLAND Customers sometimes
LARATTE From France comes this special finger- COBBLER Many years ago on a summer eve ask, "What should I choose for early spuds that steam
ling. In appearance Laratte is similar to Banana, while visiting one of our family seed potato grow- up well?" I always recommend Dark Red Norland; it’s
though a fine net to the tan skin and a nutty fla- ers, we were served freshly-dug Cobblers, golf easy to grow with consistent yields of beautiful round
vor to the dark yellow flesh set it apart. Smooth ball size, boiled and tossed with butter, salt, and red tubers from large to small. Steam or boil some of
and firm texture. The babies (½"-1") truly melt in parsley. Oh, scrumptious! The potatoes were good these babies for those first early meals straight from
your mouth. Fine chefs love this gourmet morsel, and so was the company, making for a memorable the garden. Resistant to scab; fair storage. Purplish-
and the demand is high. Matures about ten days meal. A selection from Early Rose believed to have blue flowers on a medium-sized plant.
later than Banana. Resistant to scab and viruses. been discovered by an Irish shoemaker in the late 548DRO DARK RED NORLAND Organic
White flowers top medium-sized plants. 1800s, Cobbler has round, buff-skinned tubers with 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $18.25, 20# $30.00,
522LA LARATTE Organic 1# $5.75, 3# $11.75, white flesh that’s a little mealy, perfect for soak- 50# $58.00
10# $34.00, 25# $68.00, 50# $114.00 ing up that butter. Early maturing and exceptional 231DRC DARK RED NORLAND Conventional
eating qualities keep this variety in the seed trade. 20# $14.75, 50# $20.00
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MOUNTAIN ROSE With red skin and red flesh, SATINA Oh yes, the satiny yellow skin and
this new release from Colorado joins Purple Majesty
in being very high in antioxidants. Developed
yellow flesh of these oval-round tubers make for
an exceptional eating experience! With a smooth
Mid-Season Potatoes (70-90 DAYS)
from All Red and a white-fleshed chipping variety, texture and a great flavor, Satina’s eating qualities ADIRONDACK BLUE Several years ago I trialed
Mountain Rose shows good promise as a specialty are comparable to Carola. An early- to mid-season Adirondack Blue and was impressed with the
variety for chefs and market gardeners. A moist but German variety with high yields and resistance to results. Round to oblong, slightly flattened tubers
not waxy texture makes it suitable for most uses. rhizoctonia, black leg, scab and hollow heart. Field have glistening blue skin enclosing deep blue flesh
Early to medium maturity and high yields. Resistant resistance to late blight; good resistance to tarnished without the white vascular ring. The moist, flavorful
to second growth, hollow heart, shatter bruise, plant bugs and leafhoppers. Very good storage. flesh is superb for mashing or salads; it’s a favorite
and some viruses. Susceptible to fusarium dry rot. 250ST SATINA Conventional 2.5# $5.75, in taste tests. Very high in antioxidants. Spreading
Semi-erect plants with reddish-purple flowers. 5# $8.50, 10# $12.00, 20# $20.00, 50# $36.00 plants with tinges of blue have clusters of pure
552MR MOUNTAIN ROSE Organic 2.5# $6.35, white flowers. This variety bruises easily during
5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00 I'm just really, really glad to harvest and is extremely susceptible to fusarium
get these varieties at this price! soft rot. Grading has proven to be very difficult as
RED GOLD Always one of my favorites. Boiled the soft rot spreads into the center of the potato
or steamed and tossed with butter, salt, and pars- -MC,Dauphin, PA
and is not readily visible on the surface.
ley, these will melt in your mouth. Rose red skin 562DBO ADIRONDACK BLUE Organic
wraps around deep yellow flesh. Because it’s very SUPERIOR Released in 1961 and having one 2.5# $9.50, 5# $15.50, 10# $26.00, 20# $43.00,
early at 70 days, Red Gold is perfect for the market of the same parents as Kennebec, Caribe and 50# $90.00
grower. Expect a huge set of 2"-3" babies under Onaway, Superior is a widely-grown, popular
each plant. Moderately resistant to scab, with a variety. Early maturing, moderately-high yields ADIRONDACK RED Trialing this new release
short dormancy. Dark purple flowers on medium and minimal skinning enables growers to dig and from the Cornell breeding program several years NEW! AUGUSTA Every year I grow many dif-
spreading plant. ORGANIC SEED NOT AVAILABLE market quickly. Round to oblong tubers with buff, ago, I was pleased with how well it performed. ferent kinds of potatoes, some new, some familiar.
FOR 2012. slightly flaky skin and white flesh are suitable for Oblong, slightly flattened tubers have lightly netted It’s always exciting to dig the trial varieties, seeing
241RG RED GOLD Conventional 2.5# $5.50, many uses. Good resistance to internal defects and purplish-red skin and pink-red flesh; flavorful and the different colors, shapes and quantities that
5# $10.25, 10# $15.50, 20# $20.00, 50# $36.00 common scab. Years ago when we first started moist. So tasty for roasting and salads! Plants come out of the ground. Augusta, a newly released
growing our own food and buying local storage have a heavy set high in the hill. Early maturity and variety, has oval to long tubers with golden
SANGRE A beautiful potato with smooth, thick, good storage. Contains naturally-occurring anthocy-
crops, Superior was the potato we ate and stored skin and pink blushed eyes. High yields of 8-10
red skin and white flesh, having wonderful boiling anin, a powerful antioxidant. Spreading plant with tubers per plant were blemish free. Though other
all winter. Medium plant with pale lilac flowers
and baking qualities. Stores well, maintaining good purple-red flowers sporting red anthers. sources called this one "waxy" I found it to be quite
having white tips and stripes extending to center.
skin color. Bulks up quickly, so it’s good for early 567ARO ADIRONDACK RED Organic creamy, best for mashing, baking or frying. May be
253SU SUPERIOR Conventional 2.5# $4.40,
new potatoes. Resistant to hollow heart, moder- 2.5# $9.50, 5# $15.50, 10# $26.00, 20# $43.00, a good substitute for Yukon Gold.
5# $7.50, 10# $11.60, 20# $14.75, 50# $20.00
ately resistant to scab. Expect few lavender flowers 50# $90.00 289AU AUGUSTA Conventional 2.5# $5.75,
on these large spreading plants. YUKON GOLD In the U.S., Yukon Gold is as 274ARC ADIRONDACK RED Conventional 5# $8.50, 10# $12.00, 20# $20.00, 50# $36.00
556SAO SANGRE Organic 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, synonymous with yellow-fleshed potatoes as Silver 2.5# $4.75, 5# $8.00, 10# $12.00 20# $16.75,
10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00 Queen is to white corn. Deservedly known as a 50# $26.00 NEW! BLAZER RUSSET An early-maturing
247SAS SANGRE Sustainable 50# $36.00 nice potato, with great flavor and excellent storage. russet with attractive smooth skin and excellent culi-
Very popular with growers and consumers alike. BACK! ALL BLUE My family simply loves French nary qualities. Plants emerge quickly and set 9-11
Oval tubers with finely flaked buff skin, distinctive Fries made from this specialty potato! With deep- tubers in the middle of the hill. Resistant to common
pink eyes, and light yellow flesh. Medium upright blue skin and blue flesh sporting a ring of white, and powdery scab, hollow heart, and growth cracks.
plant with light violet flowers. it fries up with an appetizing coppery-colored Moderately resistant to early blight and late blight. A
559YGO YUKON GOLD Organic 2.5# $6.35, tinge. Respectable yields give you enough to store large root system gives the plant some drought toler-
5# $10.75, 10# $18.25, 20# $28.00, 50# $54.00 through the winter. Look for blue blossoms and ance. Large, upright vine with few white flowers.
260YGC YUKON GOLD Conventional 20# $14.75, blue-veined stems on this medium-spreading plant. 577BL BLAZER RUSSET Organic 2.5# $6.35,
50# $20.00 573ABO ALL BLUE Organic 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00
5# $10.50, 10# $17.60, 20# $29.00, 50# $53.00
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GOLDRUSH Released in 1992 by North Dakota, KEUKA GOLD Expect high uniform yields from PURPLE SUN (also known as Peter Wilcox)
Goldrush is a welcome addition to the russet Keuka Gold, a recent release from the Cornell Bred at USDA/Beltsville for high levels of vitamin C (40%
repertoire. Attractive oblong-to-long tubers with breeding program. Part of the Public Seed Initiative of RDA per serving) and the antioxidant carotenoid
smooth russeted skin and extremely white flesh are in 2004, Keuka performed well under organic (15% higher than Yukon Gold). Round to oblong
especially delicious for baking and fries. Mid-season growing conditions. Though not as early as Yukon, tubers have brilliant purple skin and dark yellow
maturity, high yields, resistance to hollow heart, it may be a good substitute. Buff skin and light flesh, occasionally streaked with purple. Large set of
common scab, verticillium wilt, and drought have yellow flesh with eating qualities similar to Yukon 2"-3" tubers set high in the hill. Very tasty; excellent
made this variety popular. Large vigorous upright Gold. Resistant to scab and golden nematode. for roasting or boiling. Excellent storage. Exceptional
vine has light lavender flowers. White flowers on a strong vine. nutritional values and market appeal make it a good
292GO GOLDRUSH Conventional 2.5# $4.40, 592KUO KEUKA GOLD Organic 2.5# $8.25, choice. Spreading plant with mauve flowers.
5# $7.50, 10# $11.60, 20# $14.75, 50# $20.00 5# $14.10, 10# $21.00, 20# $35.00, 50# $75.00 314PSC PURPLE SUN Conventional
305KUC KEUKA GOLD Conventional 20# $14.75, 2.5# $5.75, 5# $8.50, 10# $12.00, 20# $20.00,
KENNEBEC Released by the USDA in 1948,
50# $20.00 50# $36.00
Kennebec is still one of the top-ten varieties grown
in Maine. And no wonder! It’s very dependable Thank you so much for PURPLE VIKING Truly a beautiful potato, with
under most growing conditions, with high yields of deep purple skin dappled with pink splashes and
large, white-fleshed tubers. Good field resistance to your wonderful business
stripes. Bright white and creamy-good, the flesh
late blight. You can cook Kennebec any way – boil, and informative catalog. bakes or mashes perfectly. This variety produces
mash, or bake – and enjoy a superb meal every SJW, Bostic, NC what we call "lunkers," large oversized potatoes, so
CAROLA Just about everyone grows this golden time. Excellent storage. Loads of white flowers plant close (8"-10") to control size. Small-to-medium
yellow tuber. The color of its sunny flesh is cover this large plant. NICOLA When I trialed Nicola, I was impressed spreading plant has some resistance to leafhoppers.
reminiscent of butter from cows fresh on pasture. 584KEO KENNEBEC Organic 2.5# $8.25, by the generous yields of huge potatoes, all golden- 615PVO PURPLE VIKING Organic 2.5# $6.35,
The creamy texture and exquisite flavor is a 5# $14.00, 10# $21.00, 20# $35.00, 50# $75.00 skinned and golden-fleshed. Eating them was 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00
pleasure, whether steamed, boiled, baked, or 300KEC KENNEBEC Conventional 20# $14.75, another delight! Home fries with onions, salt, and 318PVS PURPLE VIKING Sustainable
fried. Originally from Germany, Carola has made 50# $20.00 butter were scrumptious. Nicola has a lower glyce- 50# $36.00
a name for itself here with home gardeners, mic index than most varieties. Consistency makes it
market farmers, and consumers alike. White KERR’S PINK We never seem to have enough
of this heirloom from Ireland. First released in a good choice for the market grower. Developed in
flowers; medium-spreading plant. the Netherlands and Germany. Immune to viruses;
578CAO CAROLA Organic 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.90, 1917, it is still widely grown today. The texture How Much Seed Potato Do I Need?
is what the Irish call "floury" – that is, not really resistant to blight.
10# $18.75, 20# $30.00, 50# $58.00
597NIO NICOLA Organic 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75,
281CAC CAROLA Sustainable 50# $36.00 mealy like a russet, but drier than most varieties.
10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00
To our taste, it’s delicately creamy, lending itself
NEW! EVA Another excellent variety released 311NIS NICOLA Sustainable 50# $36.00
well to mashing (with milk and butter, of course!).
from the Cornell breeding program. The outstand- This is our daughter Rosie’s favorite "yummy for PURPLE MAJESTY Majestic purple flesh inside
ing appearance of the round oval tubers even in the tummy." Round tubers with pink blushed beige satiny purple skin beautifully describes this newly-
a less-than ideal growing year such as Maine had skin, darker pink eyes and white flesh are classic. released variety from Colorado. All Blue crossed
in 2011 convinced me to offer this variety. Bright White flowers on medium spreading plant. with a white fleshed chipping variety has produced
white skin and white flesh with texture a little 587KP KERR’S PINK Organic 2.5# $6.35, a royal potato exceptionally high in anthocyanin,
mealy lend these tubers to mashing, baking, and 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00 an antioxidant. Oblong tubers make stunning chips
home-made chips! Excellent storage. Resistant to or fries. Resistant to most viruses, susceptible to
golden nematode, common scab, viruses, early 1# will plant 5-8 ft of row
Your potatoes were a joy to fusarium dry rot. Ideal for early market or summer 2.5# will plant 12-20 ft of row
blight and hollow heart. Medium, semi-erect plant eating; good for short-term storage only.
with white flowers. all who enjoyed them last year. 5# will plant 25 ft of row
608PM PURPLE MAJESTY Organic 2.5# $6.35, 20# will plant 100 ft of row
285EV EVA Conventional 2.5# $4.40, 5# $7.75, The best I have ever had. 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00
10# $11.75, 20# $14.90, 50# $21.00 - EH, Dayton, WA For fingerlings, use half these amounts.
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ROSE GOLD We are pleased to be able to offer
Rose Gold in response to many requests. Selected
YELLOW FINN When you taste Yellow Finn you
will truly understand why in Europe it is considered
Late-Season Potatoes (90-110 DAYS)
from a 1970 cross made in Ontario of Abenaki and a gourmet potato. The dark yellow flesh is moist
G6521-4RY, the male parent of Red Gold. Pink-red with a little mealiness, excellent for baking,
skin encloses bright yellow flesh with outstanding mashing, or frying. Butter? Sour cream, anyone?
eating qualities. Great for soups or dishes such Distinctly pear-shaped flat round tubers will set
as scalloped potatoes. Yields of large round-oval close and far from the plant. Have the children
tubers are comparable to Kennebec. Resistant to help you dig these.
viruses, rhizoctonia (black scurf) and silver scurf; 680YF YELLOW FINN Organic 2.5# $6.35,
moderately resistant to scab. Fair storage, so 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00
eat quickly. Medium-sized, semi-erect plant with
numerous lavender flowers.
642RE ROSE GOLD Organic 2.5# $9.50, I always look forward to
5# $15.50, 10# $26.00, 20# $43.00, 50# $90.00 placing my order with you!
– KB, Glenview, IL
BINTJE A classic Dutch variety released in 1910, DESIREE Released by the Netherlands in 1962,
Bintje (pronounced "benjee") is still widely grown Desiree has become quite popular in England and
in Europe. Oblong tubers have smooth yellow skin Europe. Long, oval tubers with beautiful rosy skin
and creamy golden flesh. Yummy for corn chowder and creamy yellow flesh. Excellent for salads, boil-
made with locally-grown bacon and your own corn. ing, or mashing. Good drought tolerance; moderate
Potato Cheese Corn Chowder Produces a large tuber set, so space the plants at resistance to scab, and good storage. Upright plant
16"-18". Resistant to viruses but can be suscep- with lots of red-violet flowers.
½ lb. thick-cut bacon, chopped into ¾" pieces 1-2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, chopped or grated
tible to scab and late blight. Compact medium plant 732DS DESIREE Organic 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75,
2 large flavorful onions, chopped into ½" pieces 1 15-oz. can of creamed corn (or 2 cups fresh corn ker- with small white flowers. 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00
5 unpeeled medium-sized potatoes cut into 1" cubes nels, or 2 cups frozen corn kernels thawed and drained) 710BJ BINTJE Organic 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75,
GERMAN BUTTERBALL This is my favorite pota-
2 large bay leaves Milk to thin the soup, if desired 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00
to, a round to oblong tuber with lightly netted golden
2 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1-2 teaspoons dried, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper
CANELA RUSSET A late maturing russet with skin that wraps around deep yellow flesh. Slightly
1-2 cups well-flavored chicken or vegetable stock Chopped parsley, to garnish
high yields and smooth attractive appearance. mealy, this beauty is superb for everything – frying,
Long, oblong-flattened tubers have heavy russet baking, mashing, soups – you name it. Resistant to
Place a heavy-bottomed medium-sized soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook it until it is crisp.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the crisped bacon to a small bowl. Add the chopped onions to the bacon fat. Adjust
skin and bright white flesh. Tubers set in the middle scab and viruses; some field resistance to late blight,
the heat to medium, and cook the onions just until they are soft. Do not let the onions brown. of the hill and average 9-10 tubers per plant. This but susceptible to rhizoctonia. Large upright vigorous
performed well in our trials in 2008 and tastes plant with white blossoms.
When the onions are soft, add the potatoes, the bay leaves and thyme, and 1-2 cups chicken stock. If you prefer a thick
good too! Excellent for fries and baking. Resistant 740GBO GERMAN BUTTERBALL Organic
soup, or if you plan to add milk to the soup later on, add the lesser amount, but be sure that the potatoes are covered.
to viruses and has a long dormancy. 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00,
Cover the pot, and cook until the potatoes are soft.
729CN CANELA RUSSET Organic 2.5# $6.35, 50# $53.00
When the potatoes are cooked, crush them with a potato masher, leaving some lumps. Reduce the heat to medium- 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00 321GBS GERMAN BUTTERBALL Sustainable
low. Add the cheese, starting with just one cup; taste, and add more if desired. 50# $36.00
After the cheese melts, stir in the corn, the reserved bacon, and plenty of freshly-ground black pepper, and let the
soup heat for a few moments. Taste before salting. Remove the bay leaves and the thyme stems. Garnish with
Keep up the good work, More Late-Season Potatoes
chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot. good quality and fair prices. on page 16
– CC, Red Creek, NY
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Specs™
VARIETY PAGE SKIN COLOR FLESH COLOR SHAPE MATURITY YIELD STORAGE BEST USES
FINGERLING POTATOES
Banana page 6 tan dark yellow fingerling mid high good salads, roasting
French Fingerling page 6 rose-red yellow w/red ring fingerling late high good salads, roasting
Laratte page 6 tan dark yellow fingerling mid-late high good salads, roasting
Peanut NEW! page 6 tan dark yellow fingerling late medium-high good salads, roasting
Purple Peruvian page 6 purple dark purple fingerling very late medium-high good salads, roasting
Red Thumb page 7 bright red dark pink fingerling late high good salads, roasting
Rose Finn Apple page 7 rose-blushed beige dark yellow fingerling mid-late medium-high good salads, roasting
BLUE-SKINNED POTATOES
Adirondack Blue page 9 deep blue blue oblong mid high good salads, boiling, fries
All Blue page 9 deep blue blue w/ white ring oblong mid medium-high good salads, boiling, fries
Purple Majesty page 11 purple purple oblong early-mid medium-high fair salads, boiling, fries
Purple Sun page 11 purple yellow round-oblong mid medium-high excellent all purpose
Purple Viking page 11 pink-splashed purple white round mid high excellent mashing, baking
RED-SKINNED POTATOES
Chieftan page 7 red white round early-mid high good steam, boiling
Colorado Rose page 7 red white oval early high good salads, roasting
Dark Red Norland page 7 dark red white round early high fair steam, boiling
Mountain Rose page 8 red red oval early-mid high fair all purpose
Red Gold page 8 rose-red deep yellow round early high fair steam, boiling
Sangre page 8 dark red white oval early high excellent all purpose
Adirondack Red page 9 purplish-red pink-red oblong early-mid medium-high good boiling, mashing
Rose Gold page 12 pink-red deep yellow oblong mid medium-high fair salads, roasting
Desiree page 13 rose red deep yellow oblong late medium-high good salads, roasting
Red Maria (NY 129) page 16 bright red white round late high good all purpose
Red Pontiac page 16 dark red white round-oblong late medium-high excellent mashing
YELLOW POTATOES
Satina page 8 yellow yellow oval-round early-mid high good all purpose
Yukon Gold page 8 buff w/pink eyes yellow oval early low-medium excellent all purpose
Augusta NEW! page 9 yellow w/pink eyes yellow oval-long mid high good mashing, frying
Carola page 10 yellow yellow oblong mid medium good all purpose
Keuka Gold page 11 buff yellow round mid high good all purpose
Nicola page 11 yellow yellow oval mid high good all purpose
Yellow Finn page 12 yellow yellow oval-flat mid medium-high excellent boiling, mashing or frying
German Butterball page 13 netted yellow yellow round-oblong late high excellent baking, fries
Bintje page 13 yellow yellow oblong late high excellent soups, mashing
Lehigh NEW! page 16 buff yellow round-oblong late high excellent baking, fries
BUFF-SKINNED POTATOES
Cobbler page 7 buff white round early high fair steam, boiling
Superior page 8 buff white round early high good all purpose
Eva NEW! page 10 buff white round mid high good all purpose
Kennebec page 10 buff white oblong mid high excellent all purpose
Green Mountain page 16 light tan white oblong late medium excellent baking, fries
Katahdin page 16 buff white flat-round late high excellent all purpose
OTHER SPECIALTIES
Blazer Russet NEW! page 9 smooth russet white oblong-long mid high excellent baking, fries
Canela Russet page 13 heavy russet white oblong late high good baking, fries
GoldRush page 10 smooth russet white oblong-long mid high excellent baking, fries
Kerr's Pink page 10 pink blushed beige white round mid medium-high good soups, mashing
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Late-Season Potatoes (continued from page 13) RED MARIA (a.k.a. NY 129) Finally, we
Alliums NEW! ONION TRANSPLANTS
have a beautiful name for "NY 129," a late-season
GREEN MOUNTAIN Famous for its marvelous We are excited to offer locally-grown, certified
red potato developed by the Cornell breeding All onions, shallots, and garlic belong
flavor and exceptional baking qualities. An heirloom organic onion transplants provided by our young
program. I’ve grown this variety in my trials to the Allium family. Each type
released in 1885, bred in the Green Mountains of farmer neighbor. We have chosen three well-known
several times and was always impressed with the produces bulbs (single or
Vermont. Produces a high yield of light tan-skinned, long day varieties that we feel should do well for
yield and uniformity of these large, round tubers. divided into cloves) or sets
white-fleshed tubers that store exceedingly well. you. They are offered in bunches of 60-75 bare-
Bright, red skin is lightly textured and holds color
Resistant to verticillium, blackleg, and fusarium stor- and are shipped either in the rooted plants. We will ship on Mondays from April
well in storage. Few pick-outs and internal defects.
age rot, but susceptible to scab and viruses. Large
Resistant to golden nematode and common scab. spring or fall depending on 2, 2012 until May 14, 2012. Please specify your
spreading plant with big, white flowers. Supplies of planting times for each type. preferred shipping date on the order form. Use
Red-purple flowers on a dark, green upright plant
organic seed is limited; order early. the chart below to determine your order deadline.
showed some resistance to leafhoppers and tar-
748GMO GREEN MOUNTAIN Organic
nished plant bugs. Recommended transplant time is 2-4 weeks before
2.5# $8.00, 5# $14.00, 10# $19.00, 20# $30.00,
765RM RED MARIA Organic 2.5# $6.75, ONION SETS your last frost. Check with your local extension
50# $60.00
5# $10.75, 10# $18.25, 20# $29.00, 50# $56.00
agency for information on frost dates for your area.
326GMC GREEN MOUNTAIN Conventional STUTTGARTER ONION SETS The old standby
20# $14.75, 50# $20.00 RED PONTIAC I’ve always liked this potato NEW! COPRA ONION TRANSPLANT Yellow
for yellow storage onions from sets. 2"-3" diameter
for mashing, due to its especially good flavor and globe onion well-known for long storage. Uniform
NEW! LEHIGH Over the past several seasons, bulbs are flat-bottomed and have a nice strong fla-
texture. Dark red smooth skin on oblong to round globes with thin necks dry down well and have the
I’ve been impressed by this variety’s performance, vor. Excellent storage into June. For the best yields,
tubers with white flesh. Though Red Pontiac is highest sugars of storage type onions.
but with Keuka Gold as one of its parents, I plant as soon as the ground can be worked. Onions
1106CP COPRA – SPRING SHIP – Organic
susceptible to second growth and hollow heart, are picky; feed well and keep them weeded. Approx.
shouldn’t have been surprised. It was bred at 1# (1 bunch of 60-75 plants) $22.00
the yield and storage qualities still make it a 200 sets per pound.
Cornell and released jointly in 2007 by Cornell,
good choice. With its large set and early bulking, 110ST STUTTGARTER - SPRING SHIP - NEW! REDWING ONION TRANSPLANT
Penn. State, and the University of Maine. It is
some growers may find this variety useful for new Conventional ½# $4.00, 1# $5.00, 3# $12.50, Everyone’s favorite red storage onion. Large uni-
named for Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, where, in
potatoes. These spuds get huge; plant a little closer 10# $34.00, 25# $65.00 form, deep-red globes store well into May. Deep
extensive trials, potato growers found that Lehigh
(8"-10") to control size. Large spreading plant has red color in the rings and a nice juicy onion flavor is
offered consistently high yields across very diverse
light purple flowers with white tips. RED BARON ONION SETS A really nice red perfect for sandwiches and sautéing.
growing regions. These round to oblong, slightly
334RP RED PONTIAC Conventional onion with flavor not too pungent. Great raw in 1123RW REDWING – SPRING SHIP – Organic
flattened tubers with appealing yellow flesh provide
good flavor for soups, mashing, or fries. Resistant
2.5# $4.40, 5# $7.50, 10# $11.90, 20# $14.75, salads and sandwiches. Though not as large or high- 1# (1 bunch of 60-75 plants) $22.00
to blackspot bruise; tolerant to scab. Semi-erect
50# $20.00 yielding as Stuttgarter, Red Baron is a nice addition
NEW! AILSA CRAIG ONION TRANSPLANT
plant with white flowers. to your onion bin. I’ve experienced good storage,
This is the onion to exhibit at your local fair for
332LH LEHIGH Conventional 2.5# $4.40,
easily into May. Keep them fed and weeded; they
those prize-winning huge onions! It’s a Spanish
5# $7.50, 10# $11.60, 20# $14.75, 50# $20.00
don’t like competition. Approx. 200 sets per pound.
type with mild flavor, known for early yields and
115RB RED BARON - SPRING SHIP -
KATAHDIN Still very popular here in the cool weather tolerance. Short-term storage.
Conventional ½# $4.50, 1# $5.50, 3# $13.00,
1134AI AILSA CRAIG – SPRING SHIP – Organic
Northeast, this old standard has been around 10# $35.00, 25# $80.00
1# (1 bunch of 60-75 plants) $22.00
since 1932. Flat to round tubers with smooth buff
skin and white flesh. High-yielding and drought-
resistant; adaptable to many growing conditions.
One of the best for any of your winter soups.
ONION TRANSPLANT ORDER DEADLINES
Excellent storage. Numerous light purple flowers
on large spreading plants.
330KAC KATAHDIN Conventional 2.5# $4.40, Ship Date: April 2 April 9 April 16 April 23 April 30 May 7 May 14
5# $7.50, 10# $11.90, 20# $14.75, 50# $20.00 Order By: Jan 30 Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 20 Feb 27 Mar 5 Mar 12
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SHALLOTS & POTATO ONIONS so their small size becomes an advantage. Storage? POTATO ONIONS Similar to shallots, as they NEW! EGYPTIAN WALKING
Into July! Plant one shallot bulb and you’ll get a divide into clusters. Why are they called "potato ONIONS
PICASSO DUTCH SHALLOTS A new, cluster of 6-10 plants. These can be pulled off for onions"? I’ve wondered that myself. When harvest-
improved shallot with rich, red-brown skin and green scallions or left to mature into bulbs for stor- ing, though, I noticed that the bulbs clustered under- NEW! EGYPTIAN WALKING ONIONS A
crisp pink-tinged flesh. Mild flavored bulbs are great age. Feed ‘em and weed ‘em. neath each other like a hill of potatoes. Another hardy perennial onion that may be enjoyed in
for fresh use in salads or sautéed veggies. Stores 500RS RED SUN - FALL SHIP - Organic 1# $14.00, allium with great storage qualities well into June or several different ways. Plant the bulbs or bulblets
well after harvest. 3# $39.00, 10# $120.00, 25# $225.00 July. Flavor is strong and smooth; not as pungent as in the fall, then harvest the green sprouts early in
124PC PICASSO - SPRING SHIP - Conventional Stuttgarter. Clusters of 10-12 bulbs have a large size the spring or any time throughout the season. Use
1# $7.00, 3# $16.00, 10# $48.00, 25# $85.00 YELLOW MOON DUTCH SHALLOTS High- the bulblets, the small onions that form in a cluster
quality golden skinned, round bulbs produce range from ½" to 3". Approx. 15-20 sets per pound.
RED SUN FRENCH SHALLOTS I was never 504POF POTATO ONIONS – FALL SHIP – Organic at the top of the stalk, at any time. And the bulbs
heavily and mature early. Bulbs have a sweet themselves can be dug and eaten anytime from
entranced with French shallots as I thought they 1# $14.00, 3# $39.00, 10# $120.00, 25# $225.00
delicate flavor and aroma. Stores well. midsummer through fall. Because this a perennial
were too little to bother with. But having to use 508YMO YELLOW MOON - SPRING SHIP - Organic
them when my regular onions were gone, I really plant, the bulbs should be planted in the fall or
1# $10.00, 3# $28.00, 10# $95.00, 25# $190.00 left in the ground, as storage is poor. The bulblets,
came to enjoy their exquisite flavor. The distinctive 128YMC YELLOW MOON - SPRING SHIP -
taste means you only need to use a few at a time,
We love your however, may be dried and stored. Or you may
Conventional 10# $48.00, 25# $85.00 leave them on the stalk; they will fall over and
potatoes & shallots!
– AH, Sackets Harbor, NY "walk" to a new place to set down roots! Very
prolific, hardy, and fun!
ONION VARIETY
Alison’s Alliums™
PG TYPE SKIN COLOR FLESH COLOR STORAGE FLAVOR COMMENTS
495EY EGYPTIAN WALKING ONION – FALL SHIP
– Sustainable 25 sets $10.00
Single Bulb
Stuttgarter 17 single bulb yellow white excellent strong dependable
Red Baron 17 single bulb red purple/white good medium strong good raw How Much Onion or
Ailsa Craig
Copra
17
17
single bulb
single bulb
yellow
yellow
white
white
fair
excellent
mild
strong
for the fair
awesome storage
Garlic Seed Do I Need?
Redwing 17 single bulb red purple/white good medium strong salads with color
1# Onion sets (200 sets per pound)
Multiplier Onion will plant 100 ft of row.
Egyptian Walking Onion 19 large plant with bulbs & topsets yellow white poor medium sweet perennial & prolific
Potato Onion 19 cluster of bulbs yellow white excellent strong very prolific
Red Sun French Shallot 18 cluster of bulbs reddish purple purple/white excellent medium sweet exquisite flavor
1# Shallots or Potato Onions (15-20 sets
Picasso Dutch Shallot 18 cluster of bulbs red-brown pink-tinged excellent mild easy to grow per pound) will plant 7-10 ft of row.
Yellow Moon Dutch Shallot 18 cluster of bulbs golden white excellent sweet easy to grow
GARLIC VARIETY PG TYPE PAPER COLOR CLOVE SKIN COLOR STORAGE FLAVOR COMMENTS
1# Garlic (30-60 cloves per pound)
will plant 20-40 ft of row depending
Porcelain-hardneck
Georgian Crystal 19 bulb w/cloves white brown-tinged red very good hot winter hardy on the variety.
Georgian Fire 20 bulb w/cloves white tan-streaked maroon very good hot winter hardy
German Extra-Hardy 20 bulb w/cloves white dark red very good hot winter hardy
Rocambole-hardneck
German Red 20 bulb w/cloves white/pinkish-red pinkish-red tinge very good medium fire winter hardy
Phillips 20 bulb w/cloves white tan good medium fire winter hardy
Russian Red 20 bulb w/cloves copper-purple/white brown good strong-sweet winter hardy
Artichoke-softneck
Inchelium Red 20 bulb w/cloves white tan very good mild winter hardy
Polish Red 20 bulb w/cloves purplish red/tan tan-blushed purplish-red excellent smooth fire winter hardy
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PHILLIPS An heirloom rocambole garlic collected softneck varieties. Easy peeling and very long stor-
Garlic Seed for Fall Planting from a gardener in Phillips, Maine by Will Bonsall
of the Scatterseed Project. Known for its large
age; we’ve enjoyed these as late as July! Good
flavor, though milder than the porcelain varieties.
This year, we offer six stiffneck varieties and two softneck varieties, all certified organic and bulbs, winter hardiness, and good storage. Gaining The demand has been stronger than the supply.
grown here in Maine. All garlic is grown in soils tested for garlic bloat nematode, and all are hardy popularity here in Maine. Limited supply; order early.
and productive in our northern climate. 2" minimum bulbs. Order now and we will ship in the fall 151PH PHILLIPS Organic ½# $10.00, 1# $18.00, 148PR POLISH RED Organic ½# $12.00,
starting in mid- September 2012. Planting instructions will be sent with your order. You may also 5# $68.00, 20# $209.00 1# $20.00, 5# $80.00 (Limit 1 pkg. per customer.)
download the instructions at www.mainepotatolady.com.
POLISH RED We’ve been growing this soft-neck RUSSIAN RED A popular rocambole grown
GEORGIAN FIRE We chose this porcelain hard- or "artichoke" garlic for many years. It came to us for its large copper-veined, purple blotched bulbs.
neck garlic for its large bulbs and beautiful, papery from a grower in New York and may have been Strong flavor with a sweet aftertaste. Brought to
white skins. And of course, we love the fiery flavor. called Polish White at the time. In our soils, the the Northwest by Russian Doukhobor immigrants
Its cloves (4-7 tall, fat ones) are a glistening tan coloring has changed to show a definite tint of in the 1900s. 8-13 brown cloves per bulb. Doubles
streaked with maroon. Tall, majestic plants have purplish-red on the outer skins. Very hardy and are common. Very winter-hardy.
swirly scapes and are very hardy. prolific. Expect 6-10 large fat cloves, tan blushed 153RR RUSSIAN RED Organic ½# $10.00,
140GF GEORGIAN FIRE Organic ½# $10.50, with purplish-red. No small inner cloves like most 1# $18.00, 5# $68.00, 20# $209.00
ALISON’S GARLIC SAMPLER Here’s an 1# $18.50, 5# $69.00, 20# $210.00
opportunity to try some different types and varieties
GERMAN RED The standard rocambole that we
of garlic. "Alison’s Garlic Sampler" offers four half-
pound packages of different varieties that include at all love. This was one of the first stiff-necked variet-
ies to become widely popular. White wrappers with a
Soils Are Alive!
least two different types; our choice. Our soils are alive! At LaCourse Family Farm, we have grown our own food for many years. We see and feel
130AS ALISON'S GARLIC SAMPLER Organic slight pinkish-red tinge over flattened bulbs. Its eight
the fullness and life in our soil. We know that the healthy soil needed to support us now and in the future
(Four ½# pkts) 2# $40.00 to fifteen brown-skinned cloves peel easily. You’ll
love the spicy, rich garlic flavor with a little fire. Loves must be balanced in nutrients, humus, and healthy soil organisms. We feed our soil with organic matter and
GEORGIAN CRYSTAL We’ve been growing the cold, northern winters and stores into the spring. soil amendments because we know that healthy soil will feed our plants and nourish our bodies. We are
Georgian Crystal for many years and we’ve enjoyed 142GR GERMAN RED Organic ½# $10.00, pleased to offer a selection of cover crops, soil amendments, and microorganisms to help you develop a rich,
its consistent yields and size. A porcelain hard-neck 1# $18.00, 5# $68.00, 20# $209.00 healthy soil in which to grow nutritious crops.
variety that is very hardy here in central Maine, its
satiny white bulb wrappers cover 3-7 fat cloves, INCHELIUM RED A popular "artichoke" garlic Cover Crops & Green Manures BUCKWHEAT With its wide, heart-shaped leaves
with brown skins slightly tinged with red. It has a that has a soft neck ideal for braiding. These bulbs We incorporate cover crops and green manures into and rapid growth, buckwheat is the best green
nice robust flavor that’s a little hot. Stores well until easily grow to 3" with 9-20 cloves each! The mild our farm plan and rotations to build beneficial lev- manure crop for weed suppression. Buckwheat is
April. Originates in the Republic of Georgia between flavor is great for roasting and general use. Feed, els of organic matter and humus in our soil. Green also widely used for building worn-out soils, as it
the Black Sea and the Aral Sea. water, and weed well for the best yield and bulb manure or "plow down" crops can add substantial accumulates phosphorous, potassium, calcium, and
133GC GEORGIAN CRYSTAL Organic size. Stores easily for 6-9 months. amounts of enriching biomass or organic matter to nitrogen, making all these nutrients available to the
½# $10.00, 1# $18.00, 5# $68.00, 20# $209.00 144IR INCHELIUM RED Organic ½# $10.50, the soil. Legumes provide essential nitrogen. As this next crop. Its fibrous root system improves soil aera-
1# $18.50, 5# $69.00, 20# $210.00 matter feeds the soil organisms, they in turn break tion and friability, encouraging earthworm activity.
GERMAN EXTRA-HARDY Also called German Plant after danger of frost, then work into the soil at
MUSIC Beautiful porcelain hard-neck type having down the organic matter and release a wealth of
Stiffneck, German White or Northern White. Very 6-8 weeks before the flowers set seed. Or plant as a
4-7 huge, uniform cloves with a sweet, pungent fla- nutrients to feed the next crop. Cover crops protect
winter-hardy porcelain variety having a large root sys- late summer or fall cover crop 40-60 days before the
vor. NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2012 AS WE INCREASE against erosion, holding together all that precious
tem to help withstand the freezing and thawing cycle first frost; leave it to winterkill, then plant directly into
OUR PLANTING STOCK. topsoil that we have worked
that heaves the bulbs out of the ground. Very white it in the spring. Buckwheat does better on poor soils
hard to build up. Here is a
wrappers over 3-5 dark red cloves. Large well-formed than any other cover crop, but it does not like hot, dry
I'm so thrilled to finally have the selection of the basic
heads have a strong and robust flavor. Stores well.
opportunity to order garlic and have all green manure crops conditions. Seed at 45-90#/acre or 2#/1000 sq ft.
136GE GERMAN EXTRA-HARDY Organic
my desires available. – RC, Henniker, NH that we use. 902BK BUCKWHEAT Organic 2# $5.50, 5# $9.75,
½# $10.50, 1# $18.50, 5# $69.00, 20# $210.00
25# $36.00, 50# $72.00
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NEW! MUSTARD Mustards and other bras- any time, from spring (as soon as the soil can be FIELD PEAS We like to plant this legume with oats. Frost seed at 15-20#/acre or ½#/1000 sq
sica cover crops are becoming popular for rapid fall worked) right up until the end of September. Plant oats for a real soil-building crop. The grains provide ft. Pre-inoculated with N-Tex (OMRI).
growth, huge biomass production, and nutrient scav- at a rate of 100#/acre or 3#/1000 sq ft. ample biomass, as well as stalks for the peas to 904MR MEDIUM RED CLOVER Organic
enging. Most brassica species, mustards in particular, 915OT OATS Organic 2# $4.00, 5# $6.00, climb, and the peas provide nitrogen. Field pea ½# $7.00, 2# $14.00, 10# $65.00, 25# $130.00,
release chemical agents called glucosalinates, that 25# $23.00, 48# $34.00 residues decompose rapidly, contributing up to 1.7 50# $210.00
when incorporated into the soil are toxic to soil-borne tons of dry matter and 100 pounds of nitrogen per
WINTER RYE We always plant rye for winter
pathogens and pests (fungi, nematodes, and some acre. Field peas like cool moist growing conditions
cover after the potatoes are harvested, as well as
weeds). Mustards will suppress verticillium, rhizoc-
in any other field that is open. Rye is very hardy
and are frost-tolerant once established. Seed at Soil-Building Mixes
tonia, fusarium, sclerotinia and apahanamyces (root 70-160#/acre or 4#/1000 sq ft. We often plant a mix of grains and legumes to
and winters over consistently, germinating and
rot of peas). Fast-growing, it will suppress weeds 948FP FIELD PEAS Organic 2# $6.00, 5# $8.00, boost production of biomass, to form more soil
growing at 40˚F and surviving down to -33˚F. Rye
and can produce up to 8,000 lb. of biomass per 25# $29.00, 50# $60.00 organic matter, and to suppress weeds more
is an excellent catch crop as it has an extensive root
acre. With a 2-6 foot taproot, mustard is an efficient effectively than either crop will do alone. These
system and is very efficient at taking up soluble HAIRY VETCH A hardy legume that we usually
nutrient recycler, bringing up nitrogen and other mixed crops complement each other in other ways
nutrients left by previous crops. Rye provides a plant with rye to overwinter and plow in the spring
nutrients into the top several feet of the soil profile. as well. The grain stalks provide support for the
large amount of organic matter and has alleopathic before we plant potatoes. Vigorous growth sup-
We are offering Mighty Mustard® which includes vine-like legumes, while the grains’ roots improve
effects on weeds. Great for straw: cut and bale at presses weeds, but large plants can be a problem
two varieties: IdaGold (actively suppresses weeds) topsoil crumb structure. The deep legume taproots
milk stage to prevent seed production. Seed from to mow or plow. Turn under when the rye is 8"-12"
and Pacific Gold (active against insects, nematodes, open the subsoil, enhancing drainage, bringing up
mid-August to mid-October alone or with hairy vetch tall or 2 weeks before planting the next crop. Vetch
and fungal pathogens). Though not certified organic, minerals, and fixing nitrogen from the air.
at 90-160#/acre or 4#/1000 sq ft. supplies 60-140#/acre of nitrogen and 4500#/
they are sustainably grown by the Pacific Northwest
926RY WINTER RYE Organic 2# $4.00, acre of biomass, depending on its maturity when OATS AND FIELD PEAS
Farmers Cooperative who have undergone third
5# $6.00, 25# $22.00, 56# $36.00 it is turned under. Its succulent vines decompose 45% Oats/55% Field Peas. Grows quickly and
party evaluation and are verified non-GMO by the
rapidly. And the blue flowers are just lovely in a turns under easily. Will winter kill at 20˚F. Turn
Non-GMO Project (www.nongmoproject.org). Plant BELL BEANS Also known as fava bean or horse
vase on the kitchen table. Seed at 20-40#/acre under or plant directly into the plant residue. Seed
in September for late October incorporation, or in the bean, this is the small-seeded variety used for
or 1#/1000 sq ft. at 130#/acre or 3#/1000 sq ft.
spring as soon as you can work the soil. Mow or chop green manure crops. A cool season annual that
960HV HAIRY VETCH Organic 1# $6.00, 961OP OATS/FIELD PEA MIX Organic oats
before incorporation to rupture cell walls and better originated in the Mediterranean, this plant has
2# $10.00, 10# $35.00, 50# $150.00 and organic field peas 2# $5.00, 5# $7.00,
release the glucosalinates. Will winterkill below 25˚F. wonderfully lush, fleshy leaves on thick straight
25# $26.00, 50# $44.00
Seed at 15-20#/acre or ½#/1000 sq ft. stalks, 2-5 feet tall. Tolerates a wide range of soils. NEW! MEDIUM RED CLOVER A versatile
907MM MIGHTY MUSTARD® Sustainable - Will fix 70-220#/acre of nitrogen and provides short-lived perennial clover with several important OATS AND BELL BEANS
NON-GMO ½# $8.00, 2# $14.00, 10# $67.00, loads of organic matter. A densely planted crop uses. It makes nutritious hay or pasture and can 40% Oats/60% Bell Beans. Great mix to use in
25# $135.00, 50# $240.00 provides good weed control. Bell beans do well persist for several years. Used as a cover or green rotation with your garden peas. Good cool season
intercropped with oats or barley, and provide the manure crop, it can provide the nitrogen for the growth. Seed at 150#/acre or 4#/1000 sq ft.
OATS We think of oats as a healing crop for
legume green manure crop to rotate with garden next season’s crop. Planted in late summer – either 964OB OATS/BELL BEAN MIX Organic oats
the soil, as they have a special link with the soil
peas and beans, as they are not from the same sowing with a small grain or broadcast into a veg- and conventional bell beans 2# $8.00, 5# $12.00,
microbes to break down humus. Oats grow very
family. Turn under when plants first flower, or cut etable crop after last cultivation, then incorporated 25# $40.00, 50# $75.00
quickly, smothering weeds almost as effectively
first, allow to wilt, then till under. Hardy to 25˚F. next spring at flowering (late May to mid June) – it
as buckwheat, especially when planted with bell RYE AND HAIRY VETCH
Flowers attract lacewings, ants, and parasitic can fix up to 100#/acre of nitrogen. Or frost seed
beans or field peas. Worked into the soil, oats 70% Rye/30% Hairy Vetch. The standard winter
wasps. Seed at 125-200#/acre or 5#/1000sq ft. in early spring (February or March) to provide nitro-
provide large amounts of organic matter while the cover crop. Rye grows at 40˚F and the vetch will
935BB BELL BEANS Conventional 2# $6.50, gen and cover through the summer. Tolerates shade
legumes provide nitrogen. Oats are excellent as overwinter. Allow spring growth to 8"-12" tall. Till
5# $12.00, 25# $47.00, 50# $77.00 and dry conditions when getting established; forms
a nurse crop for legumes and grasses, providing under two weeks before planting the primary crop.
taproots that aid with soil compaction. Also does
weed control and winter protection. Because they Seed at 100#/acre or 2#/1000 sq ft.
Loved last year's shipment - better in acidic soils than alfalfa. Red clover sup-
winterkill, they are great for gardeners; the plant 965RV RYE/VETCH MIX Organic rye and
delighted to see shallot sets and ports beneficial insects including lady beetles, green
residue may be worked into the soil easily, or organic hairy vetch 2# $5.00, 5# $11.00,
sweet potatoes. – JK, Beverly, MA lacewing larvae, and hover flies. And the deer relish
other crops can be planted directly into it. Sow oats 25# $36.00, 50# $65.00
it! Seed at 10#/acre alone or 6#/acre mixed with
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Fertilizers & Inoculants PRO NUTRIWAVE POULTRY FERTILIZER
Coming to Terms Certified Potato Seed A rigorous certification and
As farmers, we need affordable and user-friendly (4-1-3 N-P-K) Dehydrated poultry litter – recycled,
pasteurized and pathogen-free – from our Canadian Organic or Certified Organic Both of these terms inspection process (distinct from organic certification)
fertilizers to feed our crops (and, ultimately, ensures that seed potato meets standards for freedom
neighbors. Safe to use on seedlings as well as refer only to products that have been produced on a farm
ourselves). The best fertilizers spread easily from diseases or pests. All the potato seed sold by The
in your garden. Dry, granulated form is easy to that meets the standards established by the National
with standard equipment and provide the right Organic Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Maine Potato Lady is certified by the state in which it
nutrients to enhance the health of our soil. Here use. Spread and work into the soil or side-dress is grown. Our products must also meet the certification
The farm must comply with USDA/NOP regulations and
is a selection of products we like, both for ease heavy feeding crops. Apply at 5#/100 sq ft or requirements of the State of Maine Department of
pass an inspection by an approved accredited certifying
of use and for the benefits they bring. 50#/1000 sq ft. OMRI-A. agency. Production practices must enhance the health of Agriculture. During the growing season, each lot is field
988NW NUTRIWAVE 5# $6.00, 50# $18.00 the farm. No synthetic inputs are allowed. inspected three times for specific pests and diseases. A
FISH MEAL (8-3-0 N-P-K) We’ve used this 400-tuber sample, taken at harvest time, is grown out
by-product of the salmon industry for many years MUSTARD SEED MEAL (4.5-2.6-1.2 N-P-K) A Conventional In conventional agriculture, synthetic in Florida during the winter, then visually inspected for
on our potato and garlic crops. It provides readily- new product locally made from Maine-grown mustard inputs (fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, and her- viruses and for variety purity. In order to be designated
available nitrogen as well as some phosphorous seed. A good nitrogen source with added benefits! bicides) are used to produce the highest yields and as Certified Seed, the sample must show 5% or less
and a good dose of calcium. Flows fairly well Reported to have inhibitory effects on soil-borne maximize profits. There are good conventional growers total virus. Certification is not complete until the winter
through a drop spreader or spinner spreader. Mix pathogens and fungi. Also may have weed-suppress- who use crop rotation and integrated pest management grow-out inspection has been finalized (usually at the
with other pelleted amendments to improve flow- ing abilities. A byproduct of Maine Natural Oils which to minimize their use of synthetic inputs. The Maine end of January). Certification represents only that the
ability and decrease trips on the field. Also great for produces non-GMO mustard oil and canola oil here in Potato Lady offers products from some carefully-selected seed potatoes were inspected and certified in accordance
side-dressing corn or squash. Apply at 5#/200 sq Maine. Apply at 5#/100 sq ft or 50#/1000 sq ft. conventional growers. with the state regulations.
ft or 25#/1000 sq ft. MOFGA-approved. MOFGA-approved. PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE OR CALL FOR
983FM FISH MEAL 5# $6.00, 50# $35.00 AVAILABILIITY AFTER FEB 1ST, 2012 ACTINOVATE® LG AND AG We are starting to LEGUME INOCULANT Use to treat field peas,
work with different biological products to help control vetch, or bell beans. Rhizobia bacteria enables the
the pathogens that plague us. Actinovate® is a bio- legumes to fix nitrogen on their roots. Moisten the
Ask Alison... Plant and Animal Production Practices The
logical fungicide consisting of Streptomyces lydicus, a
bacterium used as a soil and seed coating application
seed slightly, sprinkle on the inoculant, then plant
immediately. Inoculants have a one-year shelf life.
About Sustainable Farming sustainable farmer believes in “healthy soil, healthy
plants, and healthy animals.” Soils are alive and must for the suppression and control of fusarium, rhizoc- No GMO. OMRI-A.
What is sustainable farming? Sustainability be nurtured and fed to sustain us now and in the future. tonia, pythium, phytophthora, sclerotinia, altenaria, 825IC-10 INOCULANT treats 10# of seeds $2.50
is a principle by which farmers use sound farming Animal and green manures, compost, tillage, and crop and other root-decay fungi. When applied to the soil, 825IC-100 INOCULANT treats 100# of seeds $4.50
practices to meet their needs in the present while diversification are the building blocks of healthy soil. Actinovate® also breaks down minerals and micronu-
consciously sustaining and preserving resources for MYCO SEED TREAT (MST) We’ve been using
Natural and renewable inputs are used as much as pos- trients so that the plants may more readily take them
future generations. Sustainability encompasses three sible, with synthetic inputs used very little or not at all. MST for several years to help control rhizoctonia
up. Also used as a foliar spray for control of powdery
areas: land and natural resources stewardship; plant or "black scurf" and other soil diseases on our
mildew, downy mildew, alternaria, botrytis, and other
and animal production practices; and the way in Integration of Farm and Community The sus- potatoes. We are now using it with Actinovate (see
foliar fungi including phytophthora. Apply throughout
which the farm contributes to, and is integrated in, tainable farm contributes to the community in many above) and have seen greatly improved control.
the community. ways: through fair labor practices (equal opportunities, the growing season. Actinovate® is completely water-
MST combines plant-friendly fungi, including mycor-
fair wages, and good working conditions); by purchas- soluble, not requiring agitation to keep it in solution.
rhizae and bacteria, in a dry nutrient package. For
Land and Natural Resources The sustainable ing supplies for farm and home locally; and by provid- May be tank-mixed with other fungicides, insecticides,
farmer thinks about and uses water resources wisely. use on all crops, whether in a potting soil, directly
ing quality foods and other products to members of the and fertilizers, unless otherwise restricted. Do not mix
To maintain quality and minimize pollution, the farmer with transplants, or in the planter box with the seed.
community. with bactericides. Can be applied through boom spray-
must consider things like types of irrigation, salinity Recommended rate is 4#/cu yd in potting soil;
ers, sprinklers, and irrigation systems. Apply at 4-6 oz
buildup in the soil, and runoff pollution. Around the Two of the growers who supply seed to The Maine 1#/500 transplants; or 4-8oz/100# seed. OMRI-A.
per 100 gallons of water or 1 teaspoon per 2 gallons.
farm, the sustainable farmer plans for wildlife by Potato Lady practice sustainable agriculture. These 842MY-2 MYCO SEED TREAT 2oz $9.00
Please refer to the label for complete instructions. Not
protecting a variety of habitats and providing field conscientious families care about their farms and 842MY-8 MYCO SEED TREAT 8oz $23.00
head rows and wind breaks. The farmer uses good toxic to bees. OMRI-A.
their communities and have committed themselves to 842MY-1 MYCO SEED TREAT 1# $44.00
tillage practices, cover crops, and mulch to minimize 801LG ACTINOVATE® LG
preserving these for future generations. We are proud
soil erosion, and considers using alternative on-farm to provide their products to you; look for the word (Lawn & Garden) 2oz pkt $20.00
Visit Our Website for More New Products,
energies such as biodiesel or wind. “Sustainable” at the end of the product description. 804AG ACTINOVATE® AG
(Agricultural) 18oz bag $94.00
Specials, and Growing Instructions!
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Ordering and Shipping Phone: 207-343-2270
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2012 Ordering and Shipping Schedule Three Ways to Order: YOUR SOURCE FOR QUALITY SEED POTATOES info@mainepotatolady.com
January 30 Last date to qualify for March shipment. Online: At our secure site www.mainepotatolady.com
March 1 March shipping begins. See Delivery Options, p. 27 Mail: Use the order form on page 27, or print one Farm Name: ______________________________________ Will you accept substitutions?
from our website. Mail to: The Maine Potato Lady, o YES o NO
March 9 Last date to qualify for volume discounts, see p. 27 P.O. Box 65, Guilford, ME 04443
Your Name: ______________________________________
Delivery Options:
April 2 Shipping begins for seed potatoes and spring Phone: 207-343-2270 Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM EST. Daytime Phone: ____________________________________ o Standard Delivery(ships after April 2nd)
allium orders not scheduled for March shipment. We may not always be able to answer the
phone in person. Please leave a message. E-mail: __________________________________________ o March Shipment(order by Jan 30th)
April 2 Shipping begins for onion transplants. (choose your o Customer pick-up
Sorry, no fax at this time.
date option on order form, p. 27) Mailing Address: ____________________________________
April 20 After this date, selection and supplies of seed
Sweet Potato Ship Dates (check one)
___________________________ _____ ___________ o May 7 o June 4
potatoes, onion sets, and shallots is very limited. TOWN STATE ZIP
o May 14 o June 11
May 7 Shipping begins for sweet potato slips (choose Shipping Address: ___________________________________ o May 21 o June 18
your date option on order form, p. 27)
Shipping. Because sweet potato slips, garlic, and fall alliums ( Required for UPS)
are shipped separately, please calculate shipping costs for ___________________________ _____ ___________ o May 29 o June 25
Mid-September Shipping begins for garlic and fall alliums. TOWN STATE ZIP
these products separately and enter them in the designated
lines on the order form. We reserve the right to delay ship- Onion Transplant Ship Dates (check one)
October 26 Last date to order garlic and fall alliums. Payment Options: Please make checks or money orders payable to: The Maine Potato Lady o April 2 o April 30
ping of any orders when the weather is too cold to ship your
products safely. o Check Enclosed o April 9 o May 7
Placing Orders. For best selection and availability, order o April 16 o May 14
Card No. _______________________ Exp. Date _____
early. Please note special order dates for spring and fall Pick-Up Option. To save on shipping costs, you may pick o Money Order o April 23
plantings. We process and ship orders in the order in which up any orders at our Newport, Maine facility. If you check this o Visa or MC Signature ______________________ Sec. Code______
they are received. You may order cover crops, soil inoculants, option on the order form, we will send a postcard or email
and fertilizers at any time; we ship these products throughout when your order is ready, with travel directions and pick-up ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY SIZE UNIT PRICE TOTAL WEIGHT TOTAL PRICE
the year, generally within one week of receipt when ordered times. 5% Maine Sales Tax applies to pick-up orders.
265GB SAMPLE GERMAN BUTTERBALL 2 50# $52.00 100# $104.00
separately from seed potatoes and alliums.
Payment. All orders must be prepaid. Payment may be
Substitutions. Because of weather and other factors associ- made by check, money order, or Visa/MasterCard. There is
ated with live plants, availability of specific varieties is not guar- a $25.00 charge for returned checks. Prices are subject to
anteed. When necessary, we will make substitutions as follows: change without notice.
For organic varieties, we’ll either substitute the same variety,
sustainably or conventionally grown, or another organic variety Handling and Growing Instructions are included
similar in season and color. For conventional or sustainable vari- with each order and are also available on our website,
eties, we’ll substitute a variety similar in season and color. You www.mainepotatolady.com. Please follow these instructions
may indicate on your order form if you do not want substitutions. carefully for best results.
SHIPPING COSTS FOR ALL PRODUCTS (EXCEPT SWEET POTATO SLIPS - SEE p. 5) MERCHANDISE SUBTOTAL
Volume Discount Deadline
SHIPPING ZONE 0-2# 3-10# 11-20# 21-30# 31-40# 41-50# 51-200# 201# + VOLUME DISCOUNT
March 9, 2012
Zone 1 (ME, NH, VT, Call for $100 - $249 – discount 5% ADJUSTED SUBTOTAL
7.45 11.75 14.10 17.45 20.90 24.50 .49/lb
MA, CT, RI, NY, PA, NJ)
rates $250 - $449 – discount 10% MAINE SALES TAX 5%
Zone 2 (All other states east of $450 - $849 – discount 15% SHIPPING for all products except garlic, fall WEIGHT: SHIPPING:
8.50 13.10 18.75 24.75 30.80 34.75 .70/lb and best $850 or more – discount 20%
the Mississippi) alliums and sweet potato slips (see p. 26)
shipping WEIGHT: SHIPPING:
Zone 3 (All states west of Sales tax for orders shipped to Maine SHIPPING for garlic and fall alliums (see p. 26)
the Mississippi except HI & AK) 9.75 15.70 23.75 32.50 40.80 47.65 .98/lb options. addresses or picked up at our facility SHIPPING for sweet potato slips (see p. 5) NO. OF PKGS: SHIPPING:
HI & AK- Priority Mail Only 9.75 Contact us for rates. Thank You. GRAND TOTAL
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WELCOME! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SOILS ARE ALIVE! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
About Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Cover Crops & Green Manures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
About Our Certified Seed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Soil-Building Mixes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Our Promise To You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Fertilizers & Inoculants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
SWEET POTATOES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 RESOURCES
POTATOES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 How Much Seed Potato Do I Need? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Fingerling Potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 From Alison’s Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Early Potatoes (55-70 Days) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 How Much Onion or Garlic Seed Do I Need?. . . . . . . . . . . .19
Mid-Season Potatoes (70-90 Days) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Ask Alison: Sustainable Farming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Late-Season Potatoes (90-110 Days) . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 16 Coming to Terms: Certified, Organic, or Conventional? . . . . .25
Alison’s Spud Specs™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
ORDERING AND SHIPPING INFORMATION. . . . . . 26
ALLIUMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Onion Sets and Onion Transplants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 ORDER FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover
Alison's Alliums™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
Shallots & Potato Onions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
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Garlic Seed for Fall Planting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
