Maine is among the top 10 potato producing States in the US.
According to a 2012 utilization survey, 68% of the potato acreage is dedicated to processing, 20% to seed and 12% to tablestock.
The top potato varieties grown in Maine (fall harvest 2016, by acreage) are:
According to a 2012 utilization survey, 68% of the potato acreage is dedicated to processing, 20% to seed and 12% to tablestock.
The top potato varieties grown in Maine (fall harvest 2016, by acreage) are:
- Russet Burbank (40.6%)
- Frito-Lay varieties (15.7%)
- Norland (5.1%)
- Russet Norkotah (4.8%)
- Snowden (4.4%)
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Agricultural Statistics Maine
| Potato Area Harvested in 2017 : | 47500.00 | acres | All seasons | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 2017 : | 15200.00 | (000) cwt | All seasons | ℹ |
| Potato Seed in 2017 : | 1092.00 | (000) cwt | All seasons | ℹ |
| Potato Yield in 2017 : | 320.00 | cwt/acre | All seasons | ℹ |
| Potato Price at Producer in 2017 : | 10.20 | USD/cwt | All seasons | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2016 : | 46500.00 | acres | Fall only | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2016 : | 46500.00 | acres | All seasons | ℹ |
