Catalog For Organic Seeds

YOUR SOURCE FOR QUALITY SEED POTATOES
New! Sweet Potato Slips! 7 New Potato Varieties!

Also This Year...
Organic Garlic, Cover Crop Seed, Fertilizers, Soil Inoculants, Shallots, and Onion Sets
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2011 Catalog The Maine Potato Lady
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About Us
Located in the foothills of Maine, the LaCourse Family Farm, home of The Maine Potato Lady, has been in operation for more than 20 years. Our 100-acre piece was once part of a 560-acre farm that dates back to the 1600s. Our custom-designed and hand-built log home crowns our hill-top farm. We gathered stones from field edges and milled our own lumber to finish the building, which has sheltered our family for many years. We are pleased to live off the grid, with a solar system to provide electricity. Our south-facing fields are rich with fertile, well-drained silt loam. Our sugar bush produces fabulous maple syrup, and our cedar bog is a special habitat with sphagnum moss and rare pitcher plants. We are privileged to work and live in this rural environment, where deer, moose, turkey, ravens, eagles, and a variety of beautiful trees, plants, and birds are all around us. We are primarily seed growers raising garlic, shallots, and potato onions. We have produced all our own vegetables for many years. Our children are involved in the planning, the everyday work, the decisions, and the rewards. They were raised knowing and recognizing not just the types of vegetables, but even the different varieties of what we grow. They are an integral part of this farm; their participation makes it all possible, and brings joy to all we do. If you have questions or suggestions, please call or write. Your ideas and experiences are always of interest. Revel in the beauty and fruitfulness of our earth.
HELLO! Welcome to the fifth annual seed catalog from The Maine Potato Lady. In more than fifteen years work with seed potatoes, I have become known to many of you as The Potato Lady, helping you to select the right varieties for your garden, and offering growing hints drawn from my own experience as a successful organic farmer. In this catalog, I am pleased to offer you certified seed potatoes, onion sets, French and Dutch shallots, potato onions, cover crops, soil inoculants, fertilizers, and fall-planted garlic. I know youll love the wide variety of potatoes featured here, including fingerlings, blue- and yellow-fleshed tubers, and heirloom potatoes. I have grown and eaten and enjoyed! just about all the varieties I offer. They all produce beautifully, theyre available in many colors and shapes, and theyre delectable to the taste truly a feast for the eye and palate. NEW THIS SEASON! We are delighted to offer locally-grown sweet potato slips as well as several new potato varieties, cover crop seed, and fertilizers to support your ongoing quest for the healthy and productive garden. www.mainepotatolady.com 207.343.2270 info@mainepotatolady.com
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About Our Certified Seed

We grow a portion of our products ourselves, at our own LaCourse Family Farm. The remainder of the seed we offer is produced at family farms with whom we have had good working relationships, some for more than fifteen years. All our potato seed meets the seed certification requirements of the State of Maine, which establish acceptable tolerances for seed quality. (Please see page 24 for more information about certified seed.) Excellent farming practices, attention to detail, and scrupulous adherence to seed certification guidelines (when applicable) set good seed growers apart from the rest. All the farms from which we obtain seed meet our stringent requirements. It is an honor to work with these farmers, and it is a privilege to supply you with their seed.
New! Sweet Potatoes

Many of you have asked for sweet potatoes, and we are pleased to offer sweet potato slips grown by our neighbor, a young farmer in Parkman, Maine, just on the next ridge from our farm. These plants are sustainably grown on a farm that has been in the same family for four generations. We have chosen two varieties that you will enjoy eating with your family over the holidays. We ship sweet potato slips on four dates in May (check one on order form). Handling and growing instructions are included with each order and can also be downloaded from our website. The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas), a vining plant related to morning glories, is a different plant species than the familiar Irish or white potato (Solanum tuberosum). The edible part of the sweet potato is a swollen portion of the root, which forms in the hill of soil. By contrast, white or Irish potatoes produce tubers on the ends of stolons, or shoots, which form above the seed piece in a hill of soil. (True yams (Dioscorea spp.) are native to Africa and not grown in this country.) Sweet potatoes require 90-150 frost-free days to mature. Northern growers can be successful with sweet potatoes by using black plastic to warm the soil and row cover to prolong the growing season.
BEAUREGARD (95 days) A great choice for northern growers with short growing seasons. Rose skin and moist orange flesh. Fat and heavy roots have good flavor and store well. Vigorous, high-producing plants have heart-shaped leaves and prolific blooms. Sustainable.
1001BG BEAUREGARD 1 package (12 slips) $12.95
Our Guarantee
The Maine Potato Lady Guarantees Your Satisfaction. At The Maine Potato Lady, we take pride in the quality of our products and our service. Our goal is to provide you with quality products for a healthy garden. If you like our products and our service, please tell your friends! If you are not pleased with our products or our service, please call or e-mail right away to let us know. Our Guarantee. We promise that our products are of the highest quality and are sound when they leave our warehouse. Our certified seed potatoes meet the inspection standards established by the State of Maine. Potato seed is a perishable product which can be damaged by improper handling and storage. With every order, we provide instructions for immediate inspection and for proper handling, storage, and planting. Failure to inspect your order upon receipt, or failure to follow these instructions or to follow accepted good farming practices may void our guarantee. Good crops also depend on good weather, good soil, and good planting practices. Because we cannot control these conditions, our liability is limited to the refund of the purchase price or replacement of the product. If you are not satisfied with a product, or if a product is unsound or defective when you receive it, please notify us within 30 days of receipt in order to qualify for a refund or replacement. Depending on availability, replacement products may not be available until the following year. When you purchase our products, you accept these conditions and limitations. Knowledgeable Customer Service. We have many years experience growing potatoes, onions, and garlic. We are happy to answer your questions or help you in any way we can so you can get the most from your garden! Our Privacy Policy. We respect your privacy. We will never use your personal information for any purpose other than to receive and fill your orders, to provide information on how to use our products, and to send you our catalogs or newsletter. Our web site, www.mainepotatolady.com, is set up for secure, private transactions. www.mainepotatolady.com 207.343.2270 info@mainepotatolady.com
JAPANESE RED (105 days) Bred for the Asian market, these roots have rich red skin and light cream-colored flesh. Sweet and dry taste. Sustainable.
1007JR JAPANESE RED 1 package (12 slips) $12.95
Your website was very easy to navigate. Everything was easily found.
AK, Stamford, CT
SHIPPING COSTS FOR SWEET POTATO SLIPS (sorry we cannot ship to AK, CA, or HI)
1 PKG = 12 slips Zone 1 (ME,NH,VT,MA,CT,RI,NY,PA,NJ) Zone 2 (All other states east of the Mississippi) Zone 3 (All other states west of the Mississippi) 1-6 PKGS 5.00 5.00 5.00 7-10 PKGS 6.00 7.75 9.00 11-20 PKGS 11.00 11.00 11.00 21-50 PKGS 16.00 16.00 16.00
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Fingerling Potatoes
BANANA Probably the best known of the fingerlings. Tan skin with dark yellow flesh. Matures earlier than most fingerlings with respectable yields of 2-3 tubers at 75 days. Steamed and tossed with butter and parsley, these make a tasty late-summer dish. Resistant to scab, but susceptible to rhizoctonia and late blight. White flowers on medium spreading plant. Organic.
310BA BANANA 1# $5.75, 3# $11.75, 10# $34.00, 25# $68.00, 50# $114.00
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ball size, boiled and tossed with butter, salt, and parsley. Oh, scrumptious! The potatoes were good and so was the company, making for a memorable meal. A selection from Early Rose believed to have been discovered by an Irish shoemaker in the late 1800s, Cobbler has round, buff-skinned tubers with white flesh thats a little mealy, perfect for soaking up that butter. Early maturing and exceptional eating qualities keep this variety in the seed trade. Resistant to blackleg and fusarium storage rot; immune to wart. Medium-spreading plant with lilac, white-tipped flowers. Conventional.
421CB COBBLER 2.5# $4.35, 5# $7.50, 10# $11.60, 20# $14.75, 50# $20.00
Shaped like fingers, hence their name. Prized for their interesting colors and exquisite flavors, they are in high demand with chefs and market farmers. They are prolific producers and fairly resistant to disease. NEW! PURPLE PERUVIAN Sure to draw attention anywhere, this tuber is deep dark purple inside and out, with a rather earthy flavor that some really love. Still a little wild, Purple Peruvian has a large rangy plant. Its numerous tubers set far from the plant; be sure to harvest them all to prevent their becoming volunteers in next years crop. Very late; frost tolerant. Not much is known of its resistances or susceptibilities, so be sure to send me your observations. This is truly a specialty potato. Conventional.
341PP PURPLE PERUVIAN 1# $5.75, 3# $11.75, 10# $34.00, 25# $68.00, 50# $114.00
Early Potatoes (55-70 DAYS)

CARIBE Developed in Canada, Caribe is very early, ready to be dug in just 70 days. An elegant potato with brilliant dark blue skin. Superb creamy-white flesh makes the fluffiest mashed potatoes. My friend Linda uses Caribe in her secret recipe for Needhams, and they are really good! Purplish blue flowers top this medium-sized plant. Sustainable.
412CR CARIBE 2.5# $5.50, 5# $10.25, 10# $15.50, 20# $20.00, 50# $36.00
FRENCH FINGERLING Though plumper than most, this potato (also known as Nosebag) is still considered a fingerling. Radiant rose-red skin and deep yellow flesh with an occasional red ring make this potato stand out. Creamy, smooth texture with exceptional flavor lends itself well to salad with thinly-sliced red onions and chunks of crisp cucumbers. Abundant, long, plump tubers seem to tumble out of the earth. Tall plants with red veining fill the row. Organic.
319FF FRENCH FINGERLING 1# $5.75, 3# $11.75, 10# $34.00, 25# $68.00, 50# $114.00
RED THUMB Dug as small babies, these bright red-skinned thumbs of delicacy have beautiful dark pink flesh. Pleasing flavor and firm flesh is perfect for roasting in olive oil and rosemary, then caramelizing. Serve with your favorite steak and salad. An interesting fingerling for the specialty market. Very productive small- to medium-sized plant. Organic.
345RT RED THUMB 1# $5.75, 3# $11.75, 10# $34.00, 25# $68.00, 50# $114.00
CHIEFTAN Always popular, this early-to-midseason red-skinned variety offers high yields and good eating qualities. Expect a large set of round, bright red tubers with nice white flesh. Stores well. Resistant to scab and tuber net necrosis; field resistant to late blight. Medium-spreading plant with large, light violet flowers.
415CHO CHIEFTAN Organic 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00 417CHC CHIEFTAN Conventional 20# $14.75, 50# $20.00
COLORADO ROSE With Cherry Red as one of its parents, Colorado Rose was bred for high yield and early bulking. Attractive oval red tubers with white flesh are great for those early summer salads or roasting. Resistant to hollow heart, second growth, and bruising. Medium semi-erect plant with purple flowers. Organic.
425CO COLORADO ROSE 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00
COBBLER Many years ago on a summer eve while visiting one of our family seed potato growers, we were served freshly-dug Cobblers, golf
LARATTE From France comes this special fingerling. In appearance Laratte is similar to Banana, though a fine net to the tan skin and a nutty flavor to the dark yellow flesh set it apart. Smooth and firm texture. The babies (-1) truly melt in your mouth. Fine chefs love this gourmet morsel, and the demand is high. Matures about ten days later than Banana. Resistant to scab and viruses. White flowers top medium-sized plants. Organic.
332LA LARATTE 1# $5.75, 3# $11.75, 10# $34.00, 25# $68.00, 50# $114.00
ROSE FINN APPLE Rose-blushed beige skin and deep yellow flesh, occasional airplanes or second growth distinguish this very fine fingerling. Though not as easy to grow as Banana, this potatos exquisite flavor and cooking qualities set it apart. Tubers set near the surface, so hill well to prevent greening and frost damage. Maintain fertility and water carefully. Matures mid- to late season. A medium-spreading plant. Organic.
350RF ROSE FINN APPLE 1# $5.75, 3# $11.75, 10# $34.00, 25# $68.00, 50# $114.00
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RED GOLD Always one of my favorites. Boiled or steamed and tossed with butter, salt, and parsley, these will melt in your mouth. Rose red skin wraps around deep yellow flesh. Because its very early at 70 days, Red Gold is perfect for the market grower. Expect a huge set of 2-3 babies under each plant. Moderately resistant to scab, with a short dormancy. Dark purple flowers on medium spreading plant. Conventional. (Organic seed not available for 2011.)
479RGC RED GOLD 2.5# $5.50, 5# $10.25, 10# $15.50, 20# $20.00, 50# $36.00

SUPERIOR Released in 1961 and having one of the same parents as Kennebec, Caribe and Onaway, Superior is a widely-grown, popular variety. Early maturing, moderately-high yields and minimal skinning enables growers to dig and market quickly. Round to oblong tubers with buff, slightly flaky skin and white flesh are suitable for many uses. Good resistance to internal defects and common scab. Years ago when we first started growing our own food and buying local storage crops, Superior was the potato we ate and stored all winter. Medium plant with pale lilac flowers having white tips and stripes extending to center. Conventional.
492SU SUPERIOR 2.5# $4.35, 5# $7.50, 10# $11.60, 20# $14.75, 50# $20.00
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YUKON GOLD In the U.S., Yukon Gold is as synonymous with yellow-fleshed potatoes as Silver Queen is to white corn. Deservedly known as a nice potato, with great flavor and excellent storage. Very popular with growers and consumers alike. Oval tubers with finely flaked buff skin, distinctive pink eyes, and light yellow flesh. Medium upright plant with light violet flowers.
495YGO YUKON GOLD Organic 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $18.25, 20# $28.00, 50# $54.00 497YGC YUKON GOLD Conventional 20# $14.75, 50# $20.00
DARK RED NORLAND Customers sometimes ask, What should I choose for early spuds that steam up well? I always recommend Dark Red Norland; its easy to grow with consistent yields of beautiful round red tubers from large to small. Steam or boil some of these babies for those first early meals straight from the garden. Resistant to scab; fair storage. Purplish-blue flowers on a medium-sized plant.
436RNO DARK RED NORLAND Organic 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $18.25, 20# $28.00, 50# $54.00 439RNC DARK RED NORLAND Conventional 20# $14.75, 50# $20.00
MOUNTAIN ROSE With red skin and red flesh, this new release from Colorado joins Purple Majesty in being very high in antioxidants. Developed from All Red and a white-fleshed chipping variety, Mountain Rose shows good promise as a specialty variety for chefs and market gardeners. A moist but not waxy texture makes it suitable for most uses. Early to medium maturity and high yields. Resistant to second growth, hollow heart, shatter bruise, and some viruses. Slightly susceptible to fusarium dry rot. Semi-erect plants with reddish-purple flowers. Organic.
466MR MOUNTAIN ROSE 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00
Thanks so much for offering these great varieties.

JC, River Falls, WI
Excellent product. Excellent service! Thank you. - LH, Durham, NH
SANGRE A beautiful potato with smooth, thick, red skin and white flesh, having wonderful boiling and baking qualities. Stores well, maintaining good skin color. Bulks up quickly, so its good for early new potatoes. Resistant to hollow heart, moderately resistant to scab. Expect few lavender flowers on these large spreading plants.
482SAO SANGRE Organic 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00 485SAS SANGRE Sustainable 50# $36.00
Mid-Season Potatoes (70-90 DAYS)

NEW! ADIRONDACK BLUE Several years ago I trialed Adirondack Blue and was impressed with the results. Round to oblong, slightly flattened tubers have glistening blue skin enclosing deep blue flesh without the white vascular ring. The moist, flavorful flesh is superb for mashing or salads; its a favorite in taste tests. Very high in antioxidants. Spreading plants with tinges of blue have clusters of pure white flowers.
512DBO ADIRONDACK BLUE Organic 2.5# $8.00, 5# $14.00, 10# $19.00, 20# $35.00, 50# $65.00 514DBC ADIRONDACK BLUE Conventional 20# $16.75, 50# $25.00
a heavy set high in the hill. Early maturity and good storage. Contains naturally occurring anthrocyanin, a powerful antioxidant. Spreading plant with purple-red flowers sporting red anthers.
515DRO ADIRONDACK RED Organic 2.5# $8.00, 5# $14.00, 10# $19.00, 20# $35.00, 50# $65.00 517DRC ADIRONDACK RED Conventional 20# $16.75, 50# $25.00
How Much Seed Potato Do I Need?

1# will plant 5-8ft of row 5# will plant 25ft of row 20# will plant 100ft of row
SATINA Oh yes, the satiny yellow skin and yellow flesh of these oval-round tubers make for an exceptional eating experience! With a smooth texture and a great flavor, Satinas eating qualities are comparable to Carola. An early- to mid-season German variety with high yields and resistance to rhizoctonia, black leg, scab and hollow heart. Field resistance to late blight; good resistance to tarnished plant bugs and leafhoppers. Very good storage. Conventional.
488ST SATINA 2.5# $5.00, 5# $8.00, 10# $12.00, 20# $20.00, 50# $25.00
For fingerlings, use half these amounts.
ADIRONDACK RED Trialing this new release from the Cornell breeding program several years ago, I was pleased with how well it performed. Oblong, slightly flattened tubers have lightly netted purplish-red skin and pink-red flesh; flavorful and moist. So tasty for roasting and salads! Plants have
CAROLA Just about everyone grows this golden yellow tuber. The color of its sunny flesh is reminiscent of butter from cows fresh on pasture. The creamy texture and exquisite flavor is a pleasure, whether steamed, boiled, baked, or fried. Originally from Germany, Carola has made a name for itself here with home gardeners, market farmers, and consumers alike. White flowers; medium spreading plant. Organic.
545CA CAROLA 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $18.25, 20# $28.00, 50# $54.00
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NICOLA When I trialed Nicola, I was impressed by the generous yields of huge potatoes, all goldenskinned and golden-fleshed. Eating them was another delight! Home fries with onions, salt, and butter were scrumptious. Nicola has a lower glycemic index than most varieties. Consistency makes it a good choice for the market grower. Developed in the Netherlands and Germany. Immune to viruses; resistant to blight.
597NIO NICOLA Organic 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00 600NIS NICOLA Sustainable 50# $36.00
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PURPLE SUN (a.k.a. Peter Wilcox) Bred at USDA/Beltsville for high levels of vitamin C (40% of RDA per serving) and the antioxidant carotenoid (15% higher than Yukon Gold). Round to oblong tubers have brilliant purple skin and dark yellow flesh, occasionally streaked with purple. Large set of 2-3 tubers set high in the hill. Very tasty; excellent for roasting or boiling. Excellent storage. Exceptional nutritional values and market appeal make it a good choice. Spreading plant with mauve flowers.
612PSO PURPLE SUN Organic 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $18.25, 20# $28.00, 50# $54.00 613PSC PURPLE SUN Conventional 50# $25.00
NEW! CHERRY RED Though not officially released, Cherry Red has been grown for an early- to mid-season red for more than ten years. Tubers set early, and bulking occurs quickly. Space plants at 9 to control size. Each plant should consistently develop 8-9 tubers, but they tend to set shallowly, so hill them well. Attractive bright red skin and white flesh. Texture is a little drier than most reds; great for roasting, baking, or mashing. Moderately resistant to fusarium dry rot and rhizoctonia. Medium vine with red-purple flowers. Organic.
548CD CHERRY RED 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $18.25, 20# $28.00, 50# $54.00
GOLDRUSH Released in 1992 from North Dakota, GoldRush is a welcome addition to the russet repertoire. Attractive oblong-to-long tubers with smooth russeted skin and extremely white flesh are especially delicious for baking and fries. Mid-season maturity, high yields, resistance to hollow heart, common scab, verticillium wilt, and drought have made this variety popular. Large vigorous upright vine has light lavender flowers. Organic.
556GO GOLDRUSH 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00
NEW! KERRS PINK We never seem to have enough of this heirloom from Ireland. First released in 1917, it is still widely grown today. The texture is what the Irish call floury that is, not really mealy like a russet, but drier than most varieties. To our taste, its delicately creamy, lending itself well to mashing (with milk and butter, of course!). This is our daughter Rosies favorite yummy for the tummy. Round tubers with pink blushed beige skin, darker pink eyes and white flesh are classic. White flowers on medium spreading plant. Sustainable.
578KP KERRS PINK 2.5# $5.50, 5# $10.25, 10# $15.50, 20# $20.00, 50# $36.00
PURPLE MAJESTY Majestic purple flesh inside satiny purple skin beautifully describes this newlyreleased variety from Colorado. All Blue crossed with a white fleshed chipping variety has produced a royal potato exceptionally high in anthocyanin, an antioxidant. Oblong tubers make stunning chips or fries. Resistant to most viruses, susceptible to fusarium dry rot. Ideal for early market or summer eating; good for short-term storage only. Organic.
608PM PURPLE MAJESTY 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00
PURPLE VIKING Truly a beautiful potato, with deep purple skin dappled with pink splashes and stripes. Bright white and creamy-good, the flesh bakes or mashes perfectly. This variety produces what we call lunkers, large oversized potatoes, so plant close (8-10) to control size. Small-to-medium spreading plant has some resistance to leafhoppers.
615PVO PURPLE VIKING Organic 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00 617PVS PURPLE VIKING Sustainable 50# $36.00
KENNEBEC Released by the USDA in 1948, Kennebec is still one of the top-ten varieties grown in Maine. And no wonder! Its very dependable under most growing conditions, with high yields of large, white-fleshed tubers. Good field resistance to late blight. You can cook Kennebec any way boil, mash, or bake and enjoy a superb meal every time. Excellent storage. Loads of white flowers cover this large plant.
570KEO KENNEBEC Organic 2.5# $8.00, 5# $14.00, 10# $19.00, 20# $35.00, 50# $65.00 574KEC KENNEBEC Conventional 20# $14.75, 50# $20.00
KEUKA GOLD Expect high uniform yields from Keuka Gold, a recent release from the Cornell breeding program. Part of the Public Seed Initiative in 2004, Keuka performed well under organic growing conditions. Though not as early as Yukon, it may be a good substitute. Buff skin and light yellow flesh with eating qualities similar to Yukon Gold. Resistant to scab and golden nematode. White flowers on a strong vine.
588KUO KEUKA GOLD Organic 2.5# $8.00, 5# $14.00, 10# $19.00, 20# $35.00, 50# $65.00 590KUC KEUKA GOLD Conventional 20# $14.75, 50# $20.00
ROMANZE What an intriguing name! This dark red-skinned, yellow-fleshed potato from Germany has certainly added to our romance with the lowly spud! Some of our favorite potato varieties have come from Germany, and heres another. Oval tubers with low to medium starch, just right for stir-fries or salad. Some field resistance to late blight, powdery scab, and viruses. Also some resistance to tarnished plant bugs and leafhoppers. High yield and moderate storage from medium-maturing plants. Organic.
Loved last year's crop! - RC, Westport, NY

626RO ROMANZE 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00
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I'm happy to buy from a Maine seller. -AC, Cumberland, ME
YELLOW FINN When you taste Yellow Finn you will truly understand why in Europe it is considered a gourmet potato. The dark yellow flesh is moist with a little mealiness, excellent for baking, mashing, or frying. Butter? Sour cream, anyone? Distinctly pear-shaped flat round tubers will set close and far from the plant. Have the children help you dig these. Organic.
680YF YELLOW FINN 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00

NEW! DESIREE Released from the Netherlands in 1962, Desiree has become quite popular in England and Europe. Long, oval tubers with beautiful rosy skin and creamy yellow flesh. Excellent for salads, boiling, or mashing. Good drought tolerance; moderate resistance to scab, and good storage. Upright plant with lots of red-violet flowers. Organic.
732DS DESIREE 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00
NEW! ROSE GOLD We are pleased to be able to offer Rose Gold in response to many requests. Selected from a 1970 cross made in Ontario of Abenaki and G6521-4RY, the male parent of Red Gold. Pink-red skin encloses bright yellow flesh with outstanding eating qualities. Great for soups or dishes such as scalloped potatoes. Yields of large round-oval tubers are comparable to Kennebec. Resistant to viruses, Rhizoctonia (black scurf) and silver scurf; moderately resistant to scab. Fair storage, so eat quickly. Medium-sized, semi-erect plant with numerous lavender flowers. Organic.
642RE ROSE GOLD 2.5# $8.50, 5# $15.50, 10# $21.00, 20# $38.00, 50# $82.00
Late-Season Potatoes (90-110 DAYS)

BINTJE A classic Dutch variety released in 1910, Bintje (pronounced benjee) is still widely grown in Europe. Oblong tubers have smooth yellow skin and creamy golden flesh. Yummy for corn chowder made with locally-grown bacon and your own corn. Produces a large tuber set, so space the plants at 16-18. Resistant to viruses but can be susceptible to scab and late blight. Compact medium plant with small white flowers. Organic.
710BJ BINTJE 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00
GERMAN BUTTERBALL This is my favorite potato, a round to oblong tuber with lightly netted golden skin that wraps around deep yellow flesh. Slightly mealy, this beauty is superb for everything frying, baking, mashing, soups you name it. Resistant to scab and viruses; some field resistance to late blight, but susceptible to rhizoctonia. Large upright vigorous plant with white blossoms.
740GBO GERMAN BUTTERBALL Organic 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00 742GBS GERMAN BUTTERBALL Sustainable 50# $36.00
Scalloped Potatoes
Heres what I call a pantry dish one that is easily assembled from ingredients I always have on hand. This is wonderful on a cold winter night, as a side dish to baked ham, venison steaks, or roast pork. Add a green salad or steamed broccoli for a beautifully balanced meal. 3 cups thinly sliced potatoes (peeled if desired) Try Kerr's Pink, Rose Gold or Yellow Finn 1 cups warm milk or cream 1 tsp salt tsp tsp 3-4 tbs 3-6 tbs paprika dried mustard unbleached flour butter
Set a large pot of salted water to boil. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 10 casserole dish that is at least 3 deep. Parboil the potatoes; cook about 8 minutes until the potatoes are just tender. Drain the potatoes thoroughly. Combine the milk or cream, salt, paprika, and mustard. Layer the potatoes into the dish, sprinkling each layer with flour and bits of butter. Pour the seasoned milk over the potatoes, pressing them down very gently. Bake uncovered 35-45 minutes, until it is lightly browned and the potatoes are very tender. Do not overcook. Serves 6-8. This dish can be varied by adding bits of savory foods in between the potato layers. Try crumbles of crisp bacon, finely chopped onions or leeks, well-drained corn kernels, or finely diced ham or chicken. Leftovers reheat well; use a very gentle heat.
CANELA RUSSET A late maturing russet with high yields and smooth attractive appearance. Long, oblong-flattened tubers have heavy russet skin and bright white flesh. Tubers set in the middle of the hill and average 9-10 tubers per plant. Performed well in our trials in 2008 and tastes good too! Excellent for fries and baking. Resistant to viruses and has a long dormancy. Organic.
729CN CANELA RUSSET 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $17.75, 20# $28.00, 50# $53.00
GREEN MOUNTAIN Famous for its marvelous flavor and exceptional baking qualities. An heirloom released in 1885, bred in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Produces a high yield of light tan-skinned, white-fleshed tubers that store exceedingly well. Resistant to verticillium, blackleg, and fusarium storage rot, but susceptible to scab and viruses. Large spreading plant with big, white flowers.
748GMO GREEN MOUNTAIN Organic 2.5# $8.00, 5# $14.00, 10# $19.00, 20# $35.00, 50# $65.00 751GMC GREEN MOUNTAIN Conventional 50# $20.00
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Alisons Spud The Maine Potato Lady 2011 Catalog Page 15 Specs
FLESH COLOR dark yellow yellow w/red ring dark yellow dark purple dark pink dark yellow white blue purple yellow white white white white red deep yellow white pink-red white yellow deep yellow deep yellow white white yellow yellow yellow yellow yellow yellow yellow yellow
white white white white white
SKIN COLOR tan rose-red tan purple bright red rose-blushed beige dark blue deep blue purple purple pink-splashed purple red red dark red red rose-red dark red purplish-red red dark red pink-red rose red bright red dark red yellow buff yellow buff yellow yellow netted yellow yellow
buff buff buff light tan buff
SHAPE fingerling fingerling fingerling fingerling fingerling fingerling oblong oblong oblong round-oblong round round oval round oval round oval oblong round oval oblong oblong round round-oblong oval-round oval oblong round oval oval-flat round-oblong oblong
round round oblong oblong flat-round
MATURITY mid late mid-late very late late mid-late early mid early-mid mid mid early-mid early early early-mid early early early-mid mid mid mid late late late early-mid early mid mid mid mid late late
early early mid late late
YIELD high high high medium-high high medium-high high high medium-high medium-high high high high high high high high medium-high high medium-high medium-high medium-high high medium-high high low-medium medium high high medium-high high high
high high high medium high
STORAGE good good good good good good good good fair excellent excellent good good fair fair fair excellent good good fair fair good good excellent good excellent good good good excellent excellent excellent
fair good excellent excellent excellent
BEST USES salads, roasting salads, roasting salads, roasting salads, roasting salads, roasting salads, roasting boiling, mashing salads, boiling, fries salads, boiling, fries all purpose mashing, baking steam, boiling salads, roasting steam, boiling all purpose steam, boiling all purpose boiling, mashing boiling, mashing salads, roasting salads, roasting salads, roasting all purpose mashing all purpose all purpose all purpose all purpose all purpose boiling, mashing or frying baking, fries soups, mashing
steam, boiling all purpose all purpose baking, fries all purpose
FINGERLING POTATOES Banana French Fingerling Laratte Purple Peruvian NEW! Red Thumb Rose Finn Apple
BLUE-SKINNED POTATOES
Caribe Adirondack Blue NEW! Purple Majesty Purple Sun Purple Viking RED-SKINNED POTATOES Chieftan Colorado Rose Dark Red Norland Mountain Rose Red Gold Sangre Adirondack Red Cherry Red NEW! Romanze Rose Gold NEW! Desiree NEW! Red Maria (NY 129) NEW! Red Pontiac YELLOW POTATOES Satina Yukon Gold Carola Keuka Gold Nicola Yellow Finn German Butterball Bintje
BUFF-SKINNED POTATOES Cobbler Superior Kennebec Green Mountain Katahdin OTHER SPECIALTIES
Canela Russet GoldRush Kerr's Pink NEW!
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heavy russet smooth russet pink blushed beige
white white white
oblong oblong-long round
late mid mid
high high medium-high
good excellent good
baking, fries baking, fries soups, mashing
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mon scab. Red-purple flowers on a dark, green upright plant showed some resistance to leafhoppers and tarnished plant bugs. Organic.
765RM RED MARIA 2.5# $6.35, 5# $10.75, 10# $18.25, 20# $28.00, 50# $54.00

POTATO ONIONS Similar to shallots, as they divide into clusters. Why are they called potato onions? Ive wondered that myself. When harvesting, though, I noticed that the bulbs clustered underneath each other like a hill of potatoes. Another allium with great storage qualities well into June or July. Flavor is strong and smooth; not as pungent as Stuttgarter. Clusters of 10-12 bulbs have a large size range from to 3. Available to order from our website after August 25, 2011, depending on crop results. PICASSO DUTCH SHALLOTS A new, improved shallot with rich, red-brown skin and crisp pink-tinged flesh. Mild flavored bulbs are great for fresh use in salads or sauted veggies. Stores well after harvest. Conventional.
132PC PICASSO 1# $7.00, 3# $14.00, 10# $39.00, 25# $80.00
KATAHDIN Still very popular here in the Northeast, this old standard has been around since 1932. Flat to round tubers with smooth buff skin and white flesh. High yielding and drought resistant; adaptable to many growing conditions. One of the best for any of your winter soups. Excellent storage. Numerous light purple flowers on large spreading plants. Conventional.
760KAC KATAHDIN 2.5# $4.35, 5# $7.50, 10# $11.60, 20# $14.75, 50# $20.00
Onion Sets, Shallots, and Potato Onions

STUTTGARTER ONION SETS The old standby for yellow storage onions from sets. 2-3 diameter bulbs are flat bottomed and have a nice strong flavor. Excellent storage into June. For the best yields, plant as soon as the ground can be worked. Onions are picky; feed well and keep them weeded. Conventional.
110ST STUTTGARTER 1# $5.00, 3# $10.00, 10# $30.00, 25# $60.00
NEW! RED MARIA (a.k.a. NY 129) Finally, we have a beautiful name for NY 129, a late-season red potato developed by the Cornell breeding program. Ive grown this variety in my trials several times and was always impressed with the yield and uniformity of these large, round tubers. Bright, red skin is lightly textured and holds color well in storage. Few pick-outs and internal defects. Resistant to golden nematode and com-
RED PONTIAC Ive always liked this potato for mashing, due to its especially good flavor and texture. Dark red smooth skin on oblong to round tubers with white flesh. Though Red Pontiac is susceptible to second growth and hollow heart, the yield and storage qualities still make it a good choice. With its large set and early bulking, some growers may find this variety useful for new potatoes. These spuds get huge; plant a little closer (8-10) to control size. Large spreading plant has light purple flowers with white tips. Conventional.
778RP RED PONTIAC 2.5# $4.35, 5# $7.50, 10# $11.60, 20# $14.75, 50# $20.00
RED BARON ONION SETS A really nice red onion with flavor not too pungent. Great raw in salads and sandwiches. Though not as large or high-yielding as Stuttgarter, Red Baron is a nice addition to your onion bin. Ive experienced good storage, easily into May. Keep them fed and weeded; they dont like competition. Conventional.
115RB RED BARON 1# $5.50, 3# $12.00, 10# $35.00, 32# $84.00
Alisons Alliums
ONION VARIETY PG TYPE SKIN COLOR FLESH COLOR
STORAGE
FLAVOR
COMMENTS
Single Bulb Stuttgarter Red Baron Multiplier Onion Potato Onion Red Sun French Shallot Picasso Dutch Shallot Yellow Moon Dutch Shallot
GARLIC VARIETY
YELLOW MOON DUTCH SHALLOTS Highquality golden skinned, round bulbs produce heavily and mature early. Bulbs have a sweet delicate flavor and aroma. Stores well.
126YMO YELLOW MOON Organic 1# $10.00, 3# $32.00, 10# $95.00, 25# $180.00 128YMC YELLOW MOON Conventional 10# $39.00, 25# $80.00
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PG
single bulb single bulb cluster of bulbs cluster of bulbs cluster of bulbs cluster of bulbs
TYPE
yellow red yellow reddish purple red-brown golden

PAPER COLOR
white purple/white white purple/white pink-tinged white

CLOVE SKIN COLOR
excellent good excellent excellent excellent excellent

STORAGE
strong medium strong strong medium sweet mild sweet

FLAVOR
dependable good raw very prolific exquisite flavor easy to grow easy to grow
COMMENTS
Porcelain-hardneck Georgian Crystal Georgian Fire German Extra-Hardy Music Rocambole-hardneck German Red Phillips Russian Red Artichoke-softneck Inchelium Red NEW! Polish Red
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bulb w/cloves bulb w/cloves bulb w/cloves bulb w/cloves bulb w/cloves bulb w/cloves bulb w/cloves bulb w/cloves bulb w/cloves
white white white white/hint of pink white/pinkish-red white copper-purple over white white purplish red over tan
brown-tinged red tan-streaked maroon dark red pink-tinged pinkish-red tinge tan brown tan tan-blushed purplish-red
very good very good very good very good very good good good very good excellent
hot hot hot sweet medium fire medium fire strong-sweet medium smooth fire
winter hardy winter hardy winter hardy winter hardy winter hardy winter hardy winter hardy winter hardy winter hardy
RED SUN FRENCH SHALLOTS I was never entranced with French shallots as I thought they were too little to bother with. But having to use them when my regular onions were gone, I really came to enjoy their exquisite flavor. The distinctive taste means you only need to use a few at a time, so their small size becomes an advantage. Storage? Into July! Plant one shallot bulb and youll get a cluster of 6-10 plants. These can be pulled off for green scallions or left to mature into bulbs for storage. Feed em and weed em. Sustainable.
120RS RED SUN 1# $12.00, 3# $30.00, 10# $95.00, 25# $225.00
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Garlic Seed for Fall Planting

This year, we offer seven stiffneck varieties and one softneck variety, all certified organic or sustainable, and grown here in Maine. All are hardy and productive in our northern climate. Order now and we will ship in the fall starting September 12, 2011. Planting instructions will be sent with your order. You may also download the instructions at www.mainepotatolady.com. ALISONS GARLIC SAMPLER Heres an opportunity to try some different types and varieties of garlic. Alisons Garlic Sampler offers four halfpound packages of different varieties that include at least two different types; our choice. Organic and sustainably grown.
201AGS ALISON'S GARLIC SAMPLER (Four # pkts) 2# $38.00
GEORGIAN FIRE We chose this porcelain hardneck garlic for its large bulbs and beautiful, papery white skins. And of course, we love the fiery flavor. Its cloves (4-7 tall, fat ones) are a glistening tan streaked with maroon. Tall, majestic plants have swirly scapes and are very hardy. Limited supply as we increase planting stock; order early. Organic.
232GF GEORGIAN FIRE # $10.00, 1# $18.00
GEORGIAN CRYSTAL Weve been growing Georgian Crystal for many years and weve enjoyed its consistent yields and size. A porcelain hard-neck variety that is very hardy here in central Maine, its satiny white bulb wrappers cover 3-7 fat cloves, with brown skins slightly tinged with red. It has a nice robust flavor thats a little hot. Stores well until April. Originates in the Republic of Georgia between the Black Sea and the Aral Sea. Organic.
211GC GEORGIAN CRYSTAL # $9.50, 1# $16.00, 5# $62.00, 20# $200.00
GERMAN RED The standard rocambole that we all love. This was one of the first stiff-necked varieties to become widely popular. White wrappers with a slight pinkish-red tinge over flattened bulbs. Its eight to fifteen brown-skinned cloves peel easily. Youll love the spicy, rich garlic flavor with a little fire. Loves the cold, northern winters and stores into the spring. Organic.
243GR GERMAN RED # $9.50, 1# $16.00, 5# $62.00
NEW! INCHELIUM RED A popular artichoke garlic that has a soft neck ideal for braiding. These bulbs easily grow to 3 with 9-20 cloves each! The mild flavor is great for roasting and general use. Feed, water and weed well for the best yield and bulb size. Stores easily for 6-9 months. Limited supply as we increase planting stock; order early. Limit 1# per customer. Sustainable.
245IR INCHELIUM RED # $10.00, 1# $18.00
GERMAN EXTRA-HARDY Also called German Stiffneck, German White or Northern White. Very winter-hardy porcelain variety having a large root system to help withstand the freezing and thawing cycle that heaves the bulbs out of the ground. Very white wrappers over 3-5 dark red cloves. Large well-formed heads have a strong and robust flavor. Stores well. Limited supply as we increase planting stock; order early. Organic.
220GE GERMAN EXTRA HARDY # $10.00, 1# $18.00
How Much Onion or Garlic Seed Do I Need?

1# Onion sets will plant 100 row ft. 1# Shallots or Potato Onions will plant 7-9 row ft. 1# Garlic will plant 20-40 row ft. depending on the variety
MUSIC Beautiful porcelain hard-neck type having 4-7 huge, uniform cloves with a sweet, pungent flavor. Bulbs have a hint of pink and can easily grow to 2-3 in size. Tall majestic plant. Stores up to nine months. Limited supply as we increase planting stock; order early. This year's potato crop looks Limit # per customer. Organic.
256MU MUSIC # $12.00
POLISH RED Weve been growing this soft-neck or artichoke garlic for many years. It came to us from a grower in New York and may have been called Polish White at the time. In our soils, the coloring has changed to show a definite tint of purplish-red on the outer skins. Very hardy and prolific. Expect 6-10 large fat cloves, tan blushed with purplish-red. No small inner cloves like most softneck varieties. Easy peeling and very long storage; weve enjoyed these as late as July! Good flavor, though milder than the porcelain varieties. The demand has been stronger than the supply. May be available to order from our website after August 25, 2011, depending on crop results.
real good. Thanks!
JM, Oak Park, IL
PHILLIPS An heirloom rocambole garlic collected from a gardener in Phillips, Maine by Will Bonsall of the Scatterseed Project. Known for its large bulbs, winter hardiness, and good storage. Gaining popularity here in Maine. Limited supply as we increase planting stock; order early. Organic.
271PH PHILLIPS # $10.00, 1# $18.00
RUSSIAN RED A popular rocambole grown for its large copper-veined, purple blotched bulbs. Strong flavor with a sweet aftertaste. Brought to the Northwest by Russian Doukhobor immigrants in the 1900s. 8-13 brown cloves per bulb. Doubles are common. Very winter-hardy. Organic.
279RR RUSSIAN RED # $9.50, 1# $16.00, 5# $62.00, 20# $200.00
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WINTER RYE We always plant rye for winter cover after the potatoes are harvested, as well as in any other field that is open. Rye is very hardy and winters over consistently, germinating and growing at 40F and surviving down to -33F. Rye is an excellent catch crop as it has an extensive root system and is very efficient at taking up soluble nutrients left by previous crops. Rye provides a large amount of organic matter and has alleopathic effects on weeds. Great for straw: cut and bale at milk stage to prevent seed production. Seed from mid-August to mid-October alone or with hairy vetch at 90-160#/acre or 4#/1000 sq ft. Organic.
926RY WINTER RYE 2# $4.00, 5# $6.00, 25# $22.00, 50# $33.00

Field pea residues decompose rapidly, contributing up to 1.7 tons of dry matter and 100 pounds of nitrogen per acre. Field peas like cool moist growing conditions and are frost-tolerant once established. Seed at 70-160#/acre or 4#/1000 sq ft. Organic.
948FP FIELD PEAS 2# $6.00, 5# $8.00, 25# $28.00, 50# $48.00
Soils Are Alive!

Our soils are alive! At LaCourse Family Farm, we have grown our own food for many years. We see and feel the fullness and life in our soil. We know that the healthy soil needed to support us now and in the future must be balanced in nutrients, humus, and healthy soil organisms. We feed our soil with organic matter and soil amendments because we know that healthy soil will feed our plants and nourish our bodies. We are pleased to offer a selection of cover crops, soil amendments, and microorganisms to help you develop a rich, healthy soil in which to grow nutritious crops.
Cover Crops & Green Manures
We incorporate cover crops and green manures into our farm plan and rotations to build beneficial levels of organic matter and humus in our soil. Green manure or plow down crops can add substantial amounts of enriching biomass or organic matter to the soil. Legumes provide essential nitrogen. As this matter feeds the soil organisms, they in turn break down the organic matter and release a wealth of nutrients to feed the next crop. Cover crops protect against erosion, holding together all that precious topsoil that we have worked hard to build up. Here is a selection of the basic green manure crops that we use. BUCKWHEAT With its wide, heart-shaped leaves and rapid growth, buckwheat is the best green manure crop for weed suppression. Buckwheat is also widely used for building worn-out soils, as it accumulates phosphorous, potassium, calcium, and nitrogen, making all these nutrients available to the next crop. Its fibrous root system improves soil aeration and friability, encouraging earthworm activity. Plant after danger of frost, then work into the soil at 6-8 weeks before the flowers set seed. Or plant as a late summer or fall cover crop 40-60
days before the first frost; leave it to winterkill, then plant directly into it in the spring. Buckwheat does better on poor soils than any other cover crop, but it does not like hot, dry conditions. Seed at 45-90#/acre or 2#/1000 sq ft. Organic.
902BK BUCKWHEAT 2# $4.50, 5# $9.00, 25# $32.00, 50# $52.00
OATS We think of oats as a healing crop for the soil, as they have a special link with the soil microbes to break down humus. Oats grow very quickly, smothering weeds almost as effectively as buckwheat, especially when planted with bell beans or field peas. Worked into the soil, oats provide large amounts of organic matter while the legumes provide nitrogen. Oats are excellent as a nurse crop for legumes and grasses, providing weed control and winter protection. Because they winterkill, they are great for gardeners; the plant residue works into the soil easily, or other crops can be planted directly into it. Sow oats any time, from spring (as soon as the soil can be worked) right up until the end of September. Plant at a rate of 100#/acre or 3#/1000 sq ft. Organic.
915OT OATS 2# $4.00, 5# $6.00, 25# $23.00, 48# $33.00
BELL BEANS Also known as fava bean or horse bean, this is the small-seeded variety used for green manure crops. A cool season annual that originated in the Mediterranean, this plant has wonderfully lush, fleshy leaves on thick straight stalks, 2-5 feet tall. Tolerates a wide range of soils. Will fix 70-220#/acre of nitrogen and provides loads of organic matter. A densely planted crop provides good weed control. Bell beans do well intercropped with oats or barley, and provide the legume green manure crop to rotate with garden peas and beans, as they are not from the same family. Turn under when plants first flower, or cut first, allow to wilt, then till under. Hardy to 25F. Flowers attract lacewings, ants, and parasitic wasps. Seed at 125-200#/acre or 5#/1000sq ft. Conventional.
935BB BELL BEANS 2# $6.50, 5# $12.00, 25# $47.00, 50# $77.00
HAIRY VETCH A hardy legume that we usually plant with rye to overwinter and plow in the spring before we plant potatoes. Vigorous growth suppresses weeds, but large plants can be a problem to mow or plow. Turn under when the rye is 8"-12 tall or 2 weeks before planting the next crop. Vetch supplies 60-140#/acre of nitrogen and 4500#/ acre of biomass, depending on its maturity when it is turned under. Its succulent vines decompose rapidly. And the blue flowers are just lovely in a vase on the kitchen table. Seed at 20-40#/acre or 1#/1000 sq ft. Organic.
960HV HAIRY VETCH 1# $6.00, 2# $10.00, 10# $35.00, 50# $150.00
FIELD PEAS We like to plant this legume with oats or barley for a real soil-building crop. The grains provide ample biomass, as well as stalks for the peas to climb, and the peas provide nitrogen.
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NEW! PRO NUTRIWAVE POULTRY FERTILIZER (4-1-3 N-P-K) Dehydrated poultry litter recycled, pasteurized and pathogen-free from our Canadian neighbors. Safe to use on seedlings as well as in your garden. Dry, granulated form is easy to use. Spread and work into the soil or side-dress heavy feeding crops. Apply at 5#/100 sq ft or 50#/1000 sq ft. USDA certified and MOFGA-approved.
988NW NUTRIWAVE 5# $6.00, 50# $18.00
Fertilizers & Inoculants
As farmers, we need affordable and user-friendly fertilizers to feed our crops (and, ultimately, ourselves). The best fertilizers spread easily with standard equipment and provide the right nutrients to enhance the health of our soil. Here is a selection of products we like, both for ease of use and for the benefits they bring.
FISH MEAL (8-3-0 N-P-K) Weve used this by-product of the salmon industry for many years on our potato and garlic crops. It provides readilyavailable nitrogen as well as some phosphorous and a good dose of calcium. Flows fairly well through a drop spreader or spinner spreader. Mix with other pelleted amendments to improve flowability and decrease trips on the field. Also great for side-dressing corn or squash. Apply at 5#/200 sq ft or 25#/1000 sq ft. MOFGA-approved.
983FM FISH MEAL 5# $6.00, 50# $35.00
Soil-Building Mixes
We often plant a mix of grains and legumes to boost production of biomass, to form more soil organic matter, and to suppress weeds more effectively than either crop will do alone. These mixed crops complement each other in other ways as well. The grain stalks provide support for the vine-like legumes, while the grains roots improve topsoil crumb structure. The deep legume taproots open the subsoil, enhancing drainage, bringing up minerals, and fixing nitrogen from the air.
OATS AND FIELD PEAS 45% Oats/55% Field Peas. Grows quickly and turns under easily. Will winter kill at 20F. Turn under or plant directly into the plant residue. Organic oats and organic field peas.
961OP OATS/FIELD PEA MIX 2# $5.00, 5# $7.00, 25# $26.00, 50# $44.00
OATS AND BELL BEANS 40% Oats/60% Bell Beans. Great mix to use in rotation with your garden peas. Good cool season growth. Organic Oats and Conventional Bell Beans.
964OB OATS/BELL BEAN MIX 2# $8.00, 5# $12.00, 25# $50.00, 50# $88.00
MUSTARD SEED MEAL (4.5-2.6-1.2 N-P-K) A new product locally made from Maine-grown mustard seed. A good nitrogen source with added benefits! Reported to have inhibitory effects on soil-borne pathogens and fungi. Also may have weed-suppressing abilities. A byproduct of Maine Natural Oils which produces non-GMO mustard oil and canola oil here in Maine. Apply at 5#/100 sq ft or 50#/1000 sq ft. MOFGA-approved.
991MM MUSTARD MEAL 5# $6.00, 50# $35.00 Plant and Animal Production Practices The sustainable farmer believes in healthy soil, healthy plants, and healthy animals. Soils are alive and must be nurtured and fed to sustain us now and in the future. Animal and green manures, compost, tillage, and crop diversification are the building blocks of healthy soil. Natural and renewable inputs are used as much as possible, with synthetic inputs used very little or not at all. Integration of Farm and Community The sustainable farm contributes to the community in many ways: through fair labor practices (equal opportunities, fair wages, and good working conditions); by purchasing supplies for farm and home locally; and by providing quality foods and other products to members of the community. Two of the growers who supply seed to The Maine Potato Lady practice sustainable agriculture. These conscientious families care about their farms and their communities and have committed themselves to preserving these for future generations. We are proud to provide their products to you; look for the word Sustainable at the end of the product description.
Ask Alison...
What is sustainable farming? Sustainability is a principle by which farmers use sound farming practices to meet their needs in the present while consciously sustaining and preserving resources for future generations. Sustainability encompasses three areas: land and natural resources stewardship; plant and animal production practices; and the way in which the farm contributes to, and is integrated in, the community. Land and Natural Resources The sustainable farmer thinks about and uses water resources wisely. To maintain quality and minimize pollution, the farmer must consider things like types of irrigation, salinity buildup in the soil, and runoff pollution. Around the farm, the sustainable farmer plans for wildlife by protecting a variety of habitats and providing field head rows and wind breaks. The farmer uses good tillage practices, cover crops, and mulch to minimize soil erosion, and considers using alternative on-farm energies such as biodiesel or wind.
RYE AND HAIRY VETCH 70% Rye/30% Hairy Vetch. The standard winter cover crop. Rye grows at 40F and the vetch will overwinter. Allow spring growth to 8-12" tall. Till under two weeks before planting the primary crop. Organic rye and organic hairy vetch.
965RV RYE/VETCH MIX 2# $5.00, 5# $11.00, 25# $36.00, 50# $65.00
Just love, love, love your potatoes, onions and garlic! VF, Ilion, NY
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LEGUME INOCULANT Use to treat field peas, vetch, or bell beans. Rhizobia bacteria enables the legumes to fix nitrogen on their roots. Moisten the seed slightly, sprinkle on the inoculant, then plant immediately. Inoculants have a one-year shelf life. No GMO. OMRI-A.
825IC-10 INOCULANT treats 10# of seeds $2.50 825IC-100 INOCULANT treats 100# of seeds $4.50

INSPECT your seed as soon as it arrives. As soon as you receive your order, open the package immediately and inspect each seed piece in each bag. Open the bags to encourage air flow and to remove any potatoes that show signs of fusarium. If some pieces have small spots of dry rot, you can cut these off and plant the healthy pieces. REPORT any problems to us immediately. We may be able send a replacement right away and advise you on proper storage and handling. STORE the seed properly. If your planting date is more than a few weeks away from the time you receive the seed, you may choose to greensprout your seed (refer to the growing instructions included in your order) or store it in a cool place (below 50F but above freezing). WARM your seed gradually, by positioning it in indirect light at 55F-60F for two weeks before planting. This step will condition the seed potato so as to minimize bruising. PLANT the seed in well-aerated, moist soil. Inspect the seed before planting, removing or trimming pieces that show signs of infection. Be sure that the soil is between 50F-60F, which is the optimum temperature to encourage wound healing and to minimize decay. Any time you plant in conditions outside this range, you risk fusariam infection and seed piece decay, which can occur whether the fungus is in the seed piece or already present in your soil. REMEMBER that once you receive, inspect, and accept your seed and deem it healthy, any later occurrence of seed piece decay is probably due to post-receipt storage, handling and preparation, growing conditions, pre-existing fusarium in the soil, and/or the susceptibility of the variety.
ACTINOVATE LG AND AG We are starting to work with different biological products to help control the pathogens that plague us. Actinovate is a biological fungicide consisting of Streptomyces lydicus, a bacterium used as a soil and seed coating application for the suppression and control of fusarium, rhizoctonia, pythium, phytophthora, sclerotinia, altenaria, and other root-decay fungi. When applied to the soil, Actinovate also breaks down minerals and micronutrients so that the plants may more readily take them up. Also used as a foliar spray for control of Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, Alternaria, Botrytis, and other foliar fungi including phytophthora. Apply throughout the growing season. Actinovate is completely water-soluble, not requiring agitation to keep it in solution. May be tank-mixed with other fungicides, insecticides, and fertilizers, unless otherwise restricted. Do not mix with bactericides. Can be applied through boom sprayers, sprinklers, and irrigation systems. Apply at 4-6 oz per 100 gallons of water or 1 teaspoon per 2 gallons. Please refer to the label for complete instructions. Not toxic to bees. OMRI-A.
801LG ACTINOVATELG (Lawn & Garden) 2oz pkt $20.00 804AG ACTINOVATE AG (Agricultural) 18oz bag $90.00
Managing Fusarium Dry Rot in Potatoes

The Fusarium fungi (F. sambucinum and solani) cause dry rot and seed-piece decay in potatoes during storage and in the field. Fusarium is usually manifested in a dry rot characterized by sunken, wrinkled, brown to black lesions. The tissues can be crusty and can exhibit different colored molds. Once the piece is weakened by fusarium, wet rots caused by soft rot bacteria usually follow. Fusarium, which is present nearly everywhere in our environment, gains entrance into the tuber through wounds or injuries sustained during harvesting, handling, and cutting operations prior to planting. If infections are left unchecked, they will cause the tubers to rot slowly during storage, or will cause seed piece decay after planting, resulting in a poor stand and lost yields. The growth of fusarium is inhibited below 40F, but temperatures greater than 50F allow growth, with growth being more rapid at warmer temperatures. Some varieties are much more susceptible to fusarium than others (Yukon Gold, Purple Majesty, and Mountain Rose, for example). Dry rot can be difficult to identify, as the decay is usually internal rather than on the surface of the piece. Dry rot is often caused by bruising during harvest. Seed lots are allowed 2% dry rot at shipping time; grading may be required to meet this tolerance. Susceptibility to dry rot increases during storage, making the risk greatest at planting time. Because the fresh cut surface of cut seed is an ideal entry site for the fusarium fungi, it is always best to cut and plant in one operation. Prolonged holding of pre-cut seed under improper conditions is risky and can cause severe dry rot or seed-piece decay of the cut seed. Because fusarium is present in most soils, it is impossible to eliminate it entirely from any growing operation. Follow these guidelines to minimize the risk in your own crops.
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MYCO SEED TREAT (MST) Weve been using MST for several years to help control Rhizoctonia or Black Scurf and other soil diseases on our potatoes. We are now using it with Actinovate (see above) and have seen greatly improved control. MST combines plant-friendly fungi, including Mycorrhizae and bacteria, in a dry nutrient package. For use on all crops, whether in a potting soil, directly with transplants, or in the planter box with the seed. Recommended rate is 4#/cu yd in potting soil; 1#/500 transplants; or 4-8oz/100# seed. OMRI-A.
842MY-2 MYCO SEED TREAT 2oz $9.00 842MY-8 MYCO SEED TREAT 8oz $22.00 842MY-1 MYCO SEED TREAT 1# $40.00
Coming to Terms
Certified Potato Seed A rigorous certification and inspection process (distinct from organic certification) ensures that seed potato meets standards for freedom from diseases or pests. All the potato seed sold by The Maine Potato Lady is certified by the state in which it is grown. Our products must also meet the certification requirements of the State of Maine Department of Agriculture. During the growing season, each lot is field inspected three times for specific pests and diseases. A 400-tuber sample, taken at harvest time, is grown out in Florida during the winter, then visually inspected for viruses and for variety purity. In order to be designated as Certified Seed, the sample must show 5% or less total virus. Certification is not complete until the winter grow-out inspection has been finalized (usually at the end of January). Certification represents only that the seed potatoes were inspected and certified in accordance with the state regulations. Organic or Certified Organic Both of these terms refer only to products that have been produced on a farm that meets the standards established by the National Organic Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The farm must comply with USDA/NOP regulations and pass an inspection by an approved accredited certifying agency. Production practices must enhance the health of the farm. No synthetic inputs are allowed. Conventional In conventional agriculture, synthetic inputs (fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides) are used to produce the highest yields and maximize profits. There are good conventional growers who use crop rotation and integrated pest management to minimize their use of synthetic inputs. The Maine Potato Lady offers products from some carefully-selected conventional growers.
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Will you accept substitutions? o YES o NO Delivery Options: o Standard Delivery(ships after April 1st) o March Shipment(order by Jan 31st) o Customer pick-up Sweet Potato Ship Dates (check one) o May 9th o May 16th o May 23rd o May 31st
Ordering and Shipping

2011 Ordering and Shipping Schedule
January 31 March 1 March 11 April 1 April 22 May 9, 16, 23, 31 September 12 October 22 Last date to qualify for March shipment. March shipping begins. See Delivery Options, p.27 Last date to qualify for volume discounts, see p.27 Shipping begins for seed potatoes and spring allium orders not scheduled for March shipment. After this date, selection and supplies of seed potatoes, onion sets, and shallots is very limited. Shipping dates for sweet potato slips. (choose your date option on order form, p.27) Shipping begins for garlic and fall alliums. Last date to order garlic and fall alliums.
Three Ways to Order:

Online: At our secure site www.mainepotatolady.com Mail: Use the order form on page 27, or print one from our website. Mail to: The Maine Potato Lady, P.O. Box 65, Guilford, ME 04443
Farm Name: ______________________________________ Your Name: ______________________________________ Daytime Phone: ____________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________ Mailing Address: ____________________________________ ___________________________ _____ ___________
TOWN STATE ZIP
Phone: 207-343-2270 Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM EST. We may not always be able to answer the phone in person. Please leave a message and well return your call within 48 hours. Sorry, no fax at this time.
Placing Orders. For best selection and availability, order early. Please note special order dates for spring and fall plantings. We process and ship orders in the order in which they are received. You may order cover crops, soil inoculants, and fertilizers at any time; we ship these products throughout the year, generally within one week of receipt when ordered separately from seed potatoes and alliums. Substitutions. Because of weather and other factors associated with live plants, availability of specific varieties is not guaranteed. When necessary, we will make substitutions as follows: For organic varieties, well either substitute the same variety, sustainably or conventionally grown, or another organic variety similar in season and color. For conventional or sustainable varieties, well substitute a variety similar in season and color. You may indicate on your order form if you do not want substitutions.
Shipping. Because sweet potato slips, garlic, and fall alliums are shipped separately, please calculate shipping costs for these products separately and enter them in the designated lines on the order form. We reserve the right to delay shipping of any orders when the weather is too cold to ship your products safely. Pick-Up Option. To save on shipping costs, you may pick any orders at our Newport, Maine facility. If you check this option on the order form, we will send a postcard or email when your order is ready, with travel directions and suggested pick-up times. 5% Maine Sales Tax applies to pick-up orders. Payment. All orders must be prepaid. Payment may be made by check, money order, or Visa/MasterCard. There is a $25.00 charge for returned checks. Prices are subject to change without notice. Handling and Growing Instructions are included with each order and are also available on our website, www.mainepotatolady.com. Please follow these instructions carefully for best results.
Shipping Address: ___________________________________

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TOWN STATE ZIP
Payment Options: o Check Enclosed o Money Order o Visa or MC

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DESCRIPTION
QTY
SIZE
UNIT PRICE TOTAL WEIGHT
TOTAL PRICE
265GB
SAMPLE GERMAN BUTTERBALL
50# $52.00
100#
$104.00
SHIPPING COSTS FOR ALL PRODUCTS EXCEPT SWEET POTATO SLIPS

SHIPPING ZONE Zone 1 (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI, NY, PA, NJ) Zone 2 (All other states east of the Mississippi) Zone 3 (All states west of the Mississippi except HI & AK) HI & AK- Priority Mail Only 0-2# 7.30 8.35 9.60 9.60 3-10# 11.60 12.90 15.55 11-20# 13.80 18.50 23.60 21-30# 17.10 24.50 32.10 31-40# 20.55 30.35 40.50 41-50# 24.10 34.25 47.20 51-200# .49/lb .70/lb .98/lb
201# +
Call for rates and best shipping options.
Volume Discount Deadline March 11, 2011

$100 - $249 discount 5% $250 - $449 discount 10% $450 - $849 discount 15% $850 or more discount 20%
MERCHANDISE SUBTOTAL VOLUME DISCOUNT ADJUSTED SUBTOTAL MAINE SALES TAX 5% SHIPPING for all products except garlic, fall alliums and sweet potato slips (see p.26) SHIPPING for garlic and fall alliums (see p.26) SHIPPING for sweet potato slips (see p.5) GRAND TOTAL
WEIGHT: WEIGHT: NO. OF PKGS: SHIPPING: SHIPPING: SHIPPING:
Sales tax for orders shipped to Maine addresses or picked up at our facility
Contact us for rates.
Thank You.
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WELCOME! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 About Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 About Our Certified Seed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Our Guarantee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 NEW! SWEET POTATOES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 POTATOES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Fingerling Potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Early Potatoes (55-70 Days) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Mid-Season Potatoes (70-90 Days) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Late-Season Potatoes (90-110 Days) . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 16 Alisons Spud Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 ALLIUMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Alison's Alliums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Onion Sets, Shallots, and Potato Onions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Garlic Seed for Fall Planting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 SOILS ARE ALIVE! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Cover Crops & Green Manures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Soil Building Mixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Fertilizers & Inoculants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 RESOURCES Ask Alison: Sustainable Farming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Coming to Terms: Certified, Organic, or Conventional? . . . . .24 From Alisons Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 How Much Onion or Garlic Seed Do I Need?. . . . . . . . . . . .18 How Much Seed Potato Do I Need? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Managing Fusarium Dry Rot in Potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 ORDERING AND SHIPPING INFORMATION. . . . . . 26 ORDER FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover
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About Our Certified Seed

New! Sweet Potatoes

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Early Potatoes (55-70 DAYS)

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Thanks so much for offering these great varieties.

Excellent product. Excellent service! Thank you. - LH, Durham, NH

Mid-Season Potatoes (70-90 DAYS)

How Much Seed Potato Do I Need?

For fingerlings, use half these amounts.

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Loved last year's crop! - RC, Westport, NY

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Late-Season Potatoes (90-110 DAYS)

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Canela Russet GoldRush Kerr's Pink NEW!

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heavy russet smooth russet pink blushed beige

white white white

oblong oblong-long round

late mid mid

high high medium-high

good excellent good

baking, fries baking, fries soups, mashing

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Onion Sets, Shallots, and Potato Onions

yellow red yellow reddish purple red-brown golden

white purple/white white purple/white pink-tinged white

excellent good excellent excellent excellent excellent

strong medium strong strong medium sweet mild sweet

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Garlic Seed for Fall Planting

How Much Onion or Garlic Seed Do I Need?

real good. Thanks!

JM, Oak Park, IL

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