Best Potatoes varieties for New England 2026.
1 variety with documented performance data for potatoes in New England. Rankings reflect independent university trial data and publicly-documented agronomic fit — not seed-company marketing claims.
New England's cool, humid climate and short growing season favor short-RM corn, early-maturity soybeans, perennial forages, and cool-season brassicas. Variety choice has outsized impact here — a 110 RM corn that ripens fine in southern Pennsylvania will not finish in Vermont.
Yukon Gold
GoodYukon Gold is widely planted in New England fresh-market and home-garden potato production — yellow-flesh appeal in farmers' market sales channels and reliable mid-season maturity fit the regional growing season. Maine extension has an active potato variety trial program.
Editorial top pick is selected based on overall performance rating and regional fit — not on seed-company sponsorship or affiliate relationships. Bield: Farm has neither.
Where this data comes from
Potatoes variety trials in New England
Independent · Public UniversityThese results come from independent university variety trials — not seed company marketing materials. Variety entries, planting dates, and harvest measurements are controlled by the trial program. Land-grant universities publish full results annually.
- UMass Extension Crops & Soilsag.umass.edu/crops-dairy-livestock-equine ↗
- UVM Extension Agronomywww.uvm.edu/extension/agriculture ↗
- Cornell Field Cropsfieldcrops.cals.cornell.edu ↗
Trial reports are typically released in January–March of the year following harvest. For Potatoesvariety selection, the most recent year’s report is the most relevant data source.
All reviewed varieties — New England
- Yukon GoldGoodMid-season (90–110 days)·Non-GMO·University Trial Data
Yukon Gold is widely planted in New England fresh-market and home-garden potato production — yellow-flesh appeal in farmers' market sales channels and reliable mid-season maturity fit the regional growing season. Maine extension has an active potato variety trial program.
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