Global heirloom potatoes from the garden #21 of 28:

Purple viking

Origin

North America

Time to maturity

Midseason, 85 to 95 days

Yield

Medium

Size, shape

Large, round

Description

Pink and purple marbled skin, white flesh

Texture, flavor

Creamy, moist

Best uses

Bake mash, roast

Storage

Good

Our taste testers' notes

Good texture, classic russet taste; beautifully firm and smooth, delicious, so mild and creamy, love this; so buttery, moaning in delight; fresh paper, new hay, jute, old books, so enjoyable to eat; smooth, great taste for mashed potatoes; delicious.