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Features
Family
Solanaceae
Native
Unknown; only in cultivation
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Pelleted
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Clancy Potato Seeds
Solanum tuberosum (hybrid)
Clancy' is an ideal "creamer" potato with fine texture, making it very versatile. Potatoes may be round or elongated (fingerling); the skins can be rose blush to red or creamy yellow, some with red spots or dots. 'Clancy' was bred by Peter van Hest; it is the first potato from seed that is an AAS winner. Seeds are sterile which helps prevent diseases from spreading like they can on a tuber.
Planting Potato
Days to Maturity
85 – 110 Days from transplanting
Plant Spacing
Start indoors
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet yields approximately 9 plants when started indoors. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 3' |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | Start indoors |
| Thinning | Start indoors, plant seedlings 12" apart outside |
| Germination | 7 – 14 Days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. In mild climates, start seeds in mid-summer for a fall crop. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 60°–70°F. |
| Direct Sow | Not recommended. |
| Special Care | Potatoes should have soil hilled around them a few times during the growing season to maximize your harvest. When soil is mounded, or hilled, on the plant stems, it encourages new roots to sprout from the buried stem, and more potatoes will develop on those roots. Hilling also preserves the harvest because if/when potato tubers are exposed to light for long periods of time, they produce chlorophyll and other substances that make them bitter. At least one of these substances, solanine, is toxic to humans in large amounts. HILLING PROCESS: As plants grow, mound soil and/or compost around them a few times during the growing season until you have hilled about 12" of soil around plants. It is a good idea to also mulch the hills to reduce weeds, retain moisture, and help prevent pests. Alternatively, some gardeners plant potatoes in a barrel, grow bag, or similar structure, and add soil and/or compost as plants grow. To harvest, the structure can be opened or tipped over, exposing the potatoes. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Use a flat-tine digging fork or shovel, digging widely around the hill to avoid damaging the potatoes. Potatoes may be harvested in stages for a longer harvest period. FRESH NEW POTATOES: Harvest may begin any time after plants have begun to flower. Potatoes harvested at this stage should be enjoyed as soon as possible, as their soft skins don't allow for long-term storage. STORAGE POTATOES: Once the foliage has died back or is removed, potato skins toughen which protects them from drying out, extending their storage life. Harvest 2 to 3 weeks after the foliage has died back. If your season is short and foliage has not died back, you can cut the plants down at the soil level three weeks prior to harvesting. Curing Storage Potatoes: Unwashed potatoes should be cured in a dry, well-ventilated location for 2 to 3 days. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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- Audrene K.Verified ReviewerRated 1 out of 5 stars7/15/26potato seeds disappoint
I was delighted to find these seeds after believing that potatoes only grow from potatoes! I planted them indoors in individual cardboard tubes on May 5th, and even though they were slow to germinate, it was exciting to see these tiny plants make an appearance. I babied them along until they were about and inch and a half high and begin giving them some sunshine before transplanting them. Well, that never happened as they quite growing completely and eventually all died. How disappointing. Money wasted!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/17/26Hey Audrene,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Jessica P.CA, United StatesRated 5 out of 5 stars7/12/26Busy Mom planted for family….
For a beginner, I highly recommend these potato seeds! I accidentally forgot to dig around and make sure I didn’t forget any when I came to harvest. Next spring I had new potato plants! These are very forgivable if you forget to check on them while they sprout! Definitely low maintenance if you have an automatic irrigation system.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests7/12/26Hey Jessica,
We're so happy to hear about your fantastic experience with the Clancy Potato Seeds! It's awesome that they're so perfect for beginners and forgiving enough to handle those busy mom moments - we totally get it! And how cool is it that you got surprise potato plants the next spring from the ones you missed? That just shows how hardy and reliable these potatoes really are! There's nothing better than low-maintenance crops that work so well with automatic irrigation systems, especially when you're juggling everything as a busy mom! Thanks for sharing your potato growing success and for the great beginner recommendation! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Xavier S.TN, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars6/23/26no growth
did not grow
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests6/27/26Hey Xavier,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- RebeccaRated 5 out of 5 stars6/23/265 Stars
50% off, why not
- Sharon W.Rated 1 out of 5 stars6/21/26Very disappointing
I bought these attempting to see what they would be like and not expecting too much. Unfortunately, germination rate was less than 10%. And the two seeds that did germinate died off before they got big enough to even consider a potting. So no Clancy potatoes. Very disappointed considering how well most everything else that I've purchased grows.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/27/26Hey Sharon,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️