The potato seed production cycle at The Farm is two years. It begins with the careful selection/screening of explants for introduction into tissue culture. Once established in the lab, the explants are multiplied in vitro to produce a clean stock of initial plantlets. These are then grown in screenhouses to produce a first generation (G1) harvest. After testing to control infestation levels, the tubers are transferred to low-temperature storage for three to four months in order to break dormancy, at which point they become 'G1 seed'. This seed can then be multiplied into the desired quantity by repeated cylces of field cropping, pathology testing and cold storage. In order to keep contamination levels low, The Farm limits the number of multiplications performed, selling G3 or G4 seed.

We currently produce Nicola, Desiree and Spunta, although we are ready to produce any patent-free variety. Seed is available between the months of September and January. For large orders, please contact us in advance so that we can schedule production accordingly.