Upstate Abundance potatoes are small, round to oval tubers with buff to pale golden skin and white, creamy flesh. Despite their petite size, they offer a rich, buttery, and nutty flavor. The variety is prized for its high yields, smooth texture, and ability to hold shape without darkening during cooking.
Key Characteristics
- Shape & Size: Small, round to oval tubers (2–5 cm in diameter), mostly uniform
- Skin: Thin, smooth, taut; tan to pale golden with shallow eyes
- Flesh: White to ivory; dense, creamy, and holds shape well when cooked
- Texture: Smooth, tender, and creamy once cooked; does not slough or darken
- Flavor: Rich, buttery, and nutty — flavorful enough to enjoy plain
- Yield: High-yielding, continuous setting during growing season
- Maturity: Early to mid-season (75–100 days)
- Cooking Qualities: Excellent for boiling, roasting, smashing, and adding to soups or salads
- Storage: Keeps well for a few weeks when stored in a cool, dark, dry place
- Disease Resistance: Resistant to Golden Nematode (Ro1) and Potato Virus Y (PVY)
