Potato – Purple Heart

Potato – Purple Heart

Solanum tuberosum

Purple Heart is an eye-catching specialty variety with smooth purple skin and striking purple flesh. It has a dry, floury texture ideal for roasting, baking, and making chips or wedges. Tubers are oval-shaped and offer reliable yields with excellent colour retention during cooking.

Well suited to home gardens and local growing conditions, Purple Heart thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. A great choice for those wanting flavour and vibrant colour on the plate.

80–90 days

Growing Instructions

Lay seed potatoes out in a dry, bright spot to sprout before planting. Once sprouts are 1–2 cm long, plant in rows 15 cm deep and 60 cm apart. Space seed potatoes 25–30 cm apart in the row with sprouts pointing upward. Apply a balanced potato fertiliser below the tubers and cover gently with soil, such as our Potato Fertiliser.

As plants reach 5–10 cm in height, begin moulding soil up around stems to protect tubers from light and pests. Keep soil moist and weed-free throughout the season. For best results, maintain a soil pH between 5.4–5.8 to help prevent potato scab.

Harvest when foliage dies back. Cure in a dry, shaded, and well-ventilated area before storage.

Price is per potato