Seed Potato, Elba, Organic

Elba Seed Potato (Solanum tuberosum 'Elba')

Elba is a hardy, high-yielding, late-season potato variety prized for its excellent disease resistance, creamy white flesh, and smooth buff-colored skin. Known for its mild flavor and dense texture, Elba is a versatile all-purpose potato that excels in boiling, baking, roasting, and mashing. With superior resistance to many common potato diseases and the ability to thrive in diverse growing conditions, Elba is a top choice for organic gardeners, homesteaders, and anyone looking for a productive and reliable potato crop with excellent storage potential.

Key Characteristics

• Late-Season Variety
  Elba matures in 110-120 days, producing abundant harvests of large, round tubers. Its longer growing season allows for maximum flavor development and ensures a bountiful late-season harvest to enjoy into the cooler months.

• Mild Flavor and Dense Texture
  Elba offers a mild, earthy flavor and a firm, creamy texture that makes it perfect for mashing, roasting, boiling, or baking. Its dense flesh holds its shape well during cooking, making it an excellent all-purpose potato.

• Outstanding Disease Resistance
  Elba is one of the most disease-resistant potato varieties available, with strong resistance to late blight, scab, early blight, and potato viruses. This makes it an ideal choice for organic and low-input gardening systems, ensuring healthy plants and high-quality tubers with minimal intervention.

• Bloom Time and Soil Preferences
  Elba plants bloom in July and August with clusters of white flowers. This variety thrives in loose, well-draining soils rich in organic matter. It prefers consistent moisture throughout the growing season, but care should be taken to avoid waterlogged soils to prevent tuber rot.

• Tips for Best Growing
  Plant Elba seed potatoes 4-6 inches deep in nutrient-rich, loose soil after the last frost. Space pieces 12 inches apart with rows 2-3 feet apart. Hill soil around plants as they grow to encourage tuber formation and water consistently, especially during dry periods. Harvest after the vines die back, and cure the tubers in a cool, dark space for 1-2 weeks to prepare them for long-term storage.

Product Details

• Native Range: Cultivated crop; not a native plant.
• Plant Life Cycle: Annual.
• Sun Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily).
• Soil Requirements: Loose, well-draining soil; medium moisture; rich in organic matter.
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches.
• Harvest Timing: Late-season, 110-120 days after planting.
• Bloom Time: July to August.
• Bloom Color: White.
• Tuber Color: Smooth buff-colored skin with creamy white flesh.
• Disease Resistance: Exceptional resistance to late blight, early blight, scab, and potato viruses.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in all zones.
• Planting Notes: Cut seed potatoes into pieces with at least one “eye” each; plant 4-6 inches deep and 12 inches apart. Hill soil around plants as they grow to increase yields.

Elba seed potatoes are a gardener’s dream, offering unparalleled disease resistance, reliable yields, and versatile, flavorful tubers. With their mild flavor, dense texture, and excellent storage potential, Elba is the perfect all-purpose potato for any home garden or farm.