Potato 'Purple Viking'

Position in a partial sun location and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Purple Viking is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Planting Purple Viking in loamy and clay soil with a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 is ideal for as it does best in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.

Potatoes are generally grown from the eyes of another potato and not from seed.

Aim to sow 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Purple Viking about 14 days before your last frost date.

As Purple Viking is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

The English word potato comes from Spanish patata.