The old timers say that when the dandelions are blooming – that’s the sign to start planting potatoes. Now is a great time to plant!
POTATOES:
Nicola– Early. Thin skinned, yellow inside and out. Nutty flavor, good for boiling or roasting.
Harvest Moon– Early. Round tuber with purple skin and deep yellow flesh. Firm texture after cooking, with a nutty taste. Good for roasting, baking, soups, and chips. Stores very well.
Carla Rosa– Early. Red skin, yellow flesh. Pleasing firm moist texture. Have them on the table before summer peaks!
Purple Majesty– Midseason. Uniform, high-yield, deep purple skin and flesh, very high in anthocyanins (high-potency antioxidant) Bred in & for Colorado.
Yukon Gold- Early-Midseason. Buttery flavored, creamy texture, slightly sweet. These popular potatoes are waxy and firm, great for stews, soups, gratins, and mashed or roast potatoes.
Sangre– Midseason. Red skinned variety with shallow eyes and medium-sized oblong tubers. Ranks high in taste tests with creamy white flesh that is especially delicious boiled or baked. Stores well.
ASPARAGUS:
Jersey Knight – All-male hybrid with bigger spears. Does not make seed, so doesn’t become weedy. Best selection for dense clay soils. Very productive and disease-resistant. Cold-hardy to Zone 2. 5 crowns per bag.
Purple Passion – Beautiful deep burgundy-colored spears with high sugar content. Delicious, tender, less fibrous, great raw, turns green when cooked. Cold-hardy to Zone 2. 5 crowns per bag.
