Sieglinde
Also known as German Butter, these are the tastiest potatoes on the farm. Rich, yellow flesh. Store well. We plant in early May and harvest starting at the end of July.
La Ratte
A favourite of French chefs, this premium fingerling originated from Denmark in the late 19th century and is ideal for roasting and boiling. It is quite lovely with long, narrow tubers of a rich golden brown with yellow flesh. They are on the waxy side with unique nutty flavour and…
We read this blurb about potatoes in the Urban Digs newsletter: All About Potatoes The potato is probably one of the most universally used vegetables. Originating in Peru, the potato is now the world's fourth largest food crop, and it's easy to see why. You can bake them, fry them,…
Helmer Farm Open House
Certified Organic and Biodynamic Elite seed varieties available this year (for 2016 planting season): Yukon Gold Sieglinde Russet Cal White Russian Blue Cheiftan Pre-orders available now email annahelmer@hotmail.com or call 604-966-8460 Pricing: 50lb box $125 5+ boxes $100 plus shipping COME VISIT THE FARM!!!!! Sunday November 1st 10am-2pm rain or…
Seed Potatoes
Certified Organic and Biodynamic Elite seed varieties available this year (for 2016 planting season): Yukon Gold Sieglinde Russet Cal White Russian Blue Cheiftan Pre-orders available now email annahelmer@hotmail.com or call 604-966-8460 Pricing: 50lb box $125 5+ boxes $100 plus shipping
Seed sold out
All sold out now for the spring. Seed orders for next year will be open in the fall of 2015. We'll be at the Vancouver markets (East Van and Kits) starting mid-late July with eating potatoes, carrots, honey and things. Interesting and tasty varieties will include White Rose, Sieglinde, Warba,…
First day of spring!
All done markets now. Looking out on the rain and feeling very grateful for all the support from Vancouver all year. We'll be back mid-late July. Lots of activity between now and then. If you want to have a look at the farm, watch this space for Open Farm dates.…
COABC conference 2015
Helmer's will be presenting at the COABC cconference in Chilliwack Feb. 28. We'll talk about how we are managing to produce virus-free seed potatoes and table potatoes using a 5 year green manure cover crop rotation program. Somehow, we'll make that topic entertaining.
Jeanette Helmer’s latest dinner suggestion
It's been a hot one, folks. Great for the potatoes and carrots, as we watered them carefully. Not great for the farmers, most of whom have been consistently overheated for pretty much the last 4 months. Certainly, the blog updating melted away. Cooler nights are here, however, and even the…