Prince Edward Island's shipping season begins in late July, with early, or new potatoes, for
Atlantic Canadian markets. The main crop is harvested in autumn. Shipments to all markets begin at this
time and continue throughout the winter until the stocks are depleted.
| VARIETY* |
SHAPE |
SKIN |
FLESH |
SEASON |
BAKE |
BOIL |
FRIES |
| Russet |
long / oblong |
russet |
white |
Oct-Jun |
 |
 |
 |
| Round Whites |
round |
smooth |
white |
Oct-May |
 |
 |
 |
| Reds |
round |
red |
white |
Oct-May |
 |
 |
 |
| Yellows |
round |
yellow |
yellow |
Oct-May |
 |
 |
 |
| Blues |
varies |
blue |
white |
Oct-Mar |
 |
 |
 |
|