It is surprising that the Hampton, a very reliable and consistent producer, is not more popular than it is. It was developed for Long Island growers, but ought to be considered by growers in many other regions. A ten-pound bag of Tucker Farms' 'TuckerTaters' Hamptons won the 2006 Grand Champion of show at the NYS potato show.

• Maturity: Mid-to-late season
• Yield: High
• Specific Gravity: Medium, equal to Superior
• Diseases: Resistant to golden nematode, verticillium wilt. Susceptible to scab, late blight, growth cracks.
• Storage: Dormancy three weeks longer than Katahdin
• Market: Fresh market, tablestock
• Advantages: Good yielding ability, beautiful looking potato for fresh market and tablestock. Highly resistant to golden nematode.

• Plant
  • Large plants
  • Sparse pure-white flowers with yellow anthers
• Tubers
  • Round
  • Shallow eyes
  • Buff skin--a beautiful potato!
  • White flesh

• Uses: Excellent general purpose potato for fresh market