100 Mixed True Potato Seeds (TPS) – Diploid, High Dormancy

Discover the next frontier of potato growing with Mixed True Potato Seeds (TPS) – Diploid, High Dormancy. Native to the Andes and rare in North America, these diploid potatoes are prized for their exceptional flavors, vivid colors, and unique tuber shapes—far beyond what standard grocery potatoes offer.

Unlike most diploid potatoes, this exclusive mix features enhanced dormancy, making harvested tubers easier to store over winter across a wide range of climates and elevations. Expect exciting diversity: while yields are typically smaller, the payoff is culinary depth, visual beauty, and breeding potential.

Seeds are sourced from heirloom lines, personal releases, and select breeding stock, with approximately 20% of varieties refreshed annually—ensuring each season brings new genetics and surprises.

🌱 Why Grow Mixed True Potato Seeds (TPS)?

• 🌈 Unmatched Diversity: Rich flavors, bold colors, and unusual shapes
  
• 🧬 Diploid Genetics: Ideal for breeders, collectors, and adventurous growers
  
• ❄️ High Dormancy: Better storage than typical diploid potatoes
  
• 🌞 Summer Tuberization: Many plants form tubers during summer
  
• 🌎 Rare & Exclusive: Native Andean genetics, uncommon in North America

🌿 Growing Tips

• Start Indoors: Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost
  
• Light: Bright light or grow lights after germination
  
• Transplant: Move outdoors once frost risk has passed
  
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture
  
• Spacing: Similar to standard potato spacing
  
• Harvest: Expect variable maturity; evaluate plants individually
  
• Note: Variability is normal—this mix is about exploration and discovery

🌱 Tip: Save tubers from your best plants to refine your own favorite lines.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are True Potato Seeds (TPS)?
TPS are botanical seeds grown from potato flowers, not tubers. Each seed produces a genetically unique plant.

Are these potatoes suitable for storage?
Yes. This mix was selected for higher dormancy, making storage easier than most diploid potatoes.

Will all plants produce tubers?
Many will tuberize in summer, but performance varies—diversity is part of the experience.

Are these seeds heirloom or hybrid?
They are heirloom and exclusive selections, including breeding lines and personal releases. The mix changes yearly.

Are these good for beginners?
They’re best for curious gardeners, breeders, and adventurous growers comfortable with variability.

Where to Buy Mixed True Potato Seeds for Sale?
At Seeds World, we offer fresh, carefully selected True Potato Seeds sourced from rare diploid lines—packed fresh and shipped fast across the U.S. Grow something truly different this season.