Versatile and Productive Variety

The Bintje seed potato, an iconic Dutch variety from 1905, is renowned for its versatility and high yield. With long oval tubers, smooth yellow skin, and light yellow flesh, this potato is widely used in the kitchen. Suitable for boiling, frying, mashing, and baking, Bintje is an ideal choice for both household and commercial use. Its excellent yield per square meter makes it popular among both professional growers and hobby gardeners.

High Yield and Uniformity

Bintje is known for its high and reliable yield, even under varying cultivation conditions. The tubers are uniform in shape and size, making them easy to sort and process. Despite minimal resistance to Phytophthora in the foliage, Bintje’s tubers remain moderately resistant and suitable for various growing conditions. This variety performs well on both sandy and clay soils.

Good Storage Properties

Bintje potatoes are firm and store well. For optimal preservation, it is recommended to store the potatoes in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This prevents sprouting and quality loss, ensuring the potatoes remain suitable for various uses over time.

High-Quality NAK-Certified Seed Stock

Choosing Bintje seed potatoes is an investment in quality and reliability. This NAK-certified seed stock meets the strictest standards and is guaranteed free from genetic modification and harmful organisms. Bintje offers growers a robust and versatile variety with an excellent balance of yield, flavor, and storability.

Properties

✔ Versatile in preparation, ideal for boiling, frying, mashing, and baking

✔ Creamy, mild flavor, popular in the fry industry and perfect for various culinary applications

✔ Long oval tubers with smooth yellow skin and light yellow flesh

✔ High yield per m², producing large quantities of sizable potatoes under optimal conditions

✔ Medium to late maturity, harvestable in August and suitable for longer storage

✔ Suitable for sandy and clay soils, adaptable to various soil types

✔ Selected as Potato of the Year in Germany for its exceptional taste and quality

✔ Historic and reliable variety, widely used as a consumption potato for many years

✔ Moderately firm with a floury texture, making it an excellent choice for diverse dishes

✔ Moderate resistance to tuber Phytophthora, requiring careful cultivation and prevention

✔ High-quality NAK-certified Dutch seed potatoes, free from genetic modification and harmful organisms

Variety Characteristics

• Maturity: Mid-season
• Harvest time: August
• Tuber shape: Long oval
• Flesh color: Light yellow
• Skin color: Yellow
• Seed size: 28/35
• Number of tubers per kg: Approximately 30 to 35 tubers (size 28/35)
• Coverage per kg: Approximately 10 m²
• Cooking quality: Moderately firm, suitable for boiling, frying, mashing, and baking
• Flowering: White flowers with average bloom
• Soil pH: Suitable for slightly acidic to neutral soils (pH 5.5 – 6.5)
• Water requirements: Requires consistent watering; dry periods may affect yield
• Fertilization: Balanced Organifer fertilization recommended to achieve optimal yields
• Resistances:
  – Phytophthora (foliage): Minimally resistant
  – Phytophthora (tuber): Moderately resistant
  – Scab: Moderately resistant

Composition

100% professional Dutch Bintje quality seed potatoes, NAK-certified. This seed stock meets the highest quality standards and has been carefully tested to ensure it is free from genetic modifications and harmful organisms. Thanks to the high yield and versatile characteristics of Bintje seed potatoes, this variety offers growers a reliable, medium to late maturing, and floury product. Ideal for those seeking excellent quality, broad culinary applicability, and good storability.

Instructions for Use

1. Soil preparation: Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil. Work the soil to a depth of 30 cm to create a loose structure that promotes root development.
   
   
2. Pre-sprouting (optional): Start pre-sprouting the potatoes about four weeks before planting in a warm and bright environment. This process stimulates the formation of strong sprouts, accelerates growth, and shortens the time to harvest.
3. Planting: Timing: Plant the seed potatoes early in the spring after the frost period. Spacing: Plant the potatoes in straight rows with approximately 40 cm between plants and 60 cm between rows. Depth: Ensure the potatoes are planted about 10 cm deep with the sprouts facing upward.
   
   
4. Care: About six weeks after planting, gradually add more soil around the plants by hilling. This supports stem growth, improves soil warming, and ensures proper drainage. Use Organifer fertilizers and start applying Organifer plant boosters such as Phytophthora concentrate ten weeks after planting for optimal plant health.
   
   

5. Harvesting: Begin harvesting between 90 and 120 days after planting, depending on weather and growing conditions. Use a harvester or a garden fork to gently lift the potatoes without damaging the tubers. Allow the potatoes to dry briefly before storage.
   
   

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place with good ventilation. Ensure the storage area is dark to minimize sprouting.