Yukon Gold in New England.
This review is based on independent university trial data and public extension publications, not seed-company marketing materials. Trial source for this review: University of Maine Cooperative Extension potato trials.
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Performance scorecard
Yukon Gold
Yield in New England
Disease resistance — relevant to New England
- Late blightFair
- Early blightFair
- Common scabFair
Agronomic ratings
- Drought toleranceFair
- StandabilityGood
- EmergenceGood
- Winter hardinessN/A
Regional strengths
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.
Regional weaknesses
Yukon Gold is moderately susceptible to common scab on alkaline soils — manage soil pH below 5.5 in scab-prone fields. Late blight fungicide protection required in wet seasons. Storage life is shorter than Russet Burbank.
Recommended for
- fresh-market and CSA potato production
- home gardens
- early-mid harvest scheduling
Not recommended for
- long-storage operations
- alkaline scab-prone fields
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.
Agronomic fit — New England
Cool, humid continental climate with cold winters and short to moderate growing seasons. Forage and short-season grain are dominant; row-crop choices are constrained by season length.
Trait package & sourcing
Variety performance data changes as new genetics enter the market. Always consult your local extension service for the most current trial data — this is especially important for corn and soybean entries, where trait packages and disease ratings shift annually.
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