Solanum tuberosum

Botanical Name: Solanum tuberosum
Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade family)

What We're Growing:
We grow heirloom varieties of potatoes with rich flavor and nutrient density — including red, yellow, and purple-skinned cultivars. Grown in deep, loose soil, these underground treasures are harvested by hand when the vines begin to die back.

How We Use Them:
Potatoes are incredibly versatile — roasted with herbs, mashed with pasture-raised butter, or served crisp in cast iron. We celebrate them in seasonal dishes where their earthy sweetness and creamy texture can shine.

Why They’re Good for You:
Despite their reputation as a comfort food, potatoes are a deeply nourishing, whole-food carbohydrate. They're rich in vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B6, which support immune health, nervous system function, and muscle recovery.

Potatoes also contain resistant starch — especially when cooked and cooled — which feeds beneficial gut bacteria and supports metabolic health. Purple and red varieties are especially high in anthocyanins, natural antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress. When grown organically and prepared thoughtfully, potatoes are a grounding, energy-sustaining food that honors the connection between soil and human health.

In the Garden:
Potatoes are grown from “seed potatoes” — sprouting tubers planted in trenches and gradually mounded as they grow. They prefer loose, fertile soil and benefit from crop rotation to maintain soil health. As they grow underground, potatoes help aerate and condition the soil structure.

Fun Fact:
In traditional Peruvian medicine, raw potato juice has been used for generations to soothe ulcers, reduce inflammation, and support digestive healing.