Seed Potato Blowout Sale

If you could choose just one crop to grow to feed your family in tough times, we recommend the humble potato. When it comes to ensuring food security, they're superstars. Here are eight reasons why:

Reason #1: Potatoes are easy to grow and require no machinery or processing

Reason #2: Potatoes are packed with nutrition
A typical potato contains over half the day's requirement of vitamin C and B6, and almost half for potassium. They're also a good source of fiber, folate, niacin, thiamin, magnesium, manganese, and more.

Reason #3: Potatoes are a healthful alternative to grains and beans
Many pre-packaged survival foods rely on grains and beans ... but for some folks, that can be a problem. Potatoes are more easily digestible than beans. And for people with gluten sensitivities or who don't do well with grains, potatoes are the perfect alternative.

Reason #4: In a TEOTWAKI scenario, they provide sorely needed calories
In a total meltdown, you will be doing far more manual labor than you do now. You'll be walking or biking everywhere when gasoline prices skyrocket. You'll be growing your own food. You may not have machines to do laundry, dishes, or cleaning. You'll be chopping wood for heat. And all that extra effort requires more calories. If you're not careful, you can blow through your dehydrated food supplies much more quickly than planned simply because you require more calories. Home-grown potatoes can provide all the extra calories your family needs in a complete off-the-grid lifestyle.

Reason #5: They can be grown even when growing space is limited
It doesn't require much land at all to grow potatoes, but if you live somewhere where there's virtually no ground to till, you can still grow them. People grow potatoes in window boxes, food-grade buckets, cardboard boxes, tall homemade containers, and more.

Reason #6: Potatoes keep for months
Kept at the proper temperature in an old-fashioned root cellar, potatoes will last for months. (Keep them away from onions and garlic, however, or they'll spoil faster.) And if you're worried about using them up before they start to go bad, you have another option ... see Reason #7.

Reason #7: They're easy to dehydrate
Scrub 'em, slice 'em, and dehydrate them ... either in a dehydrator or in your oven. Dehydrated potatoes take up less space and can be stored in airtight containers for very long periods of time. In fact, they'll last for ten years in a sealed #10 can.

Reason #8: Potatoes can be prepared in endless ways
Boil 'em, mash 'em, cook 'em in a stew ... fry them, scallop them, even make potato flour from them for baked goods. Make potato pancakes, potato dumplings, home fries ... even potato vodka!

Planting time is practically on top of us ... and we need to clear the potatoes out of the warehouse! That's why we're offering ...

25% Off All Potatoes ... While They Last!

If you're going to get potatoes in the ground for this year's garden, now is the time. And to give you a nudge, we're offering all our potatoes at a whopping 25% off. But act now, because supplies are limited. Simply enter coupon code SPUDS to claim your discount. Don't put all your eggs in one basket, and don't put just one variety of potatoes in your garden. We have eight delicious varieties for you to choose from:

ALL BLUE
We think this is the best blue potato available. Roast, fry, or make colorful blue chips. This potato has exceptionally high mineral content, plus the blue pigment confers the valuable antioxidant called anthocyanin, normally found only in dark berries. Keeps well. If you're looking for a different and satisfying potato dish, try this: roast the smaller ones until they are soft on the inside. Crush them until they split open, drizzle on the melted butter, and top with chopped garlic and fresh herbs.

DESIREE
First introduced from the Netherlands in 1962, it's become a "must-have" in our garden. It's a great all-purpose potato; we think it's the best red-skinned, golden-fleshed potato found anywhere. Naturally drought resistant, too. For an easy side dish, cube this potato, toss with fresh rosemary, crushed garlic, and olive oil, and roast alongside the main dish.

BINTJE
Bintje grows in a wide range of soil types and stores well; no wonder it fed the Belgians through two world wars and is one of the most widely grown yellow-fleshed potatoes. Hands down the best variety for French fries; this is the potato that made Belgium famous for them. (The secret to perfect home fries with Bintje? Steam first, then sauté.) It's well suited for roasting, too, and makes scrumptious scalloped potatoes.

GERMAN BUTTERBALL
This excellent all-purpose variety is good for roasting, frying, and especially for mashing. No wonder it was a first place winner in Rodale's Organic Gardening "Taste Off." It does well in long-term storage so don't be afraid to plant plenty! The slightly nutty, buttery flavor takes traditional dishes like potato soup or potato latkes to a whole new level.

PURPLE VIKING
A good choice for a general all-purpose potato. Under ideal conditions, this variety can get quite large. Picked early, Purple Vikings are delicious new potatoes with a delicate flavor. Suitable for all types of preparation, the snowy white flesh makes it exceptionally good for mashing. To fully enjoy the Purple Viking's color and nutrients, scrub well and leave the skin on; "smash" instead of "mash" them. They store well, so you can keep enjoying them long after harvest.

LA RATTE
This top quality French variety is hard to find in stores, but highly prized by chefs and gourmands everywhere. Great for boiling, roasting, and frying, with a smooth buttery texture and unique nutty flavor. Give this the right growing conditions and you'll enjoy abundant yields. Busy cooks appreciate their thin skin because it makes peeling unnecessary; just give them a quick scrub. La Ratte's texture and flavor make potato salad easy; after cooking, chill La Ratte potatoes, cube them and toss with mayo, a little diced onion, and fresh dill.

ROSE FINN APPLE
An excellent choice for potato salad, steaming, frying, boiling, or roasting. The exceptional waxy texture means this fingerling holds its shape very well. Rose Finn Apple is a good keeper, so you can still enjoy it long after harvest. On a cold autumn day, oven roast this variety with olive oil, sprinkle with parmesan or fresh herbs, and add a dab or two of sour cream. (You'll wish you made more.)

YUKON GOLD
This Canadian variety was first introduced in 1966 and has since become one of the most widely grown specialty potatoes. And no wonder--it matures early and produces abundant yields. A truly all-purpose potato for baking, frying, mashing, or salads. Stores well, too. Try this with your Yukon Golds: cook until soft, then mash with roasted garlic, caramelized onions, a little fresh cream, a bit of butter, and a dash of salt.

KENNEBEC
This potato has long been a staple of gourmet restaurants and farmers markets, and is now catching on with home gardeners. Another excellent all-purpose potato that stores well.

(Can't decide? Order the Heirloom Potato Sampler and we'll put together a well-rounded assortment for you!)

It's time to plant and we need to clear out the warehouse! Order today, before your choice becomes more limited. To claim your 25% off, be sure to use coupon code SPUDS. No rain checks - when they're gone, they're gone!

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