YUKON GOLD POTATOES With assistance from Geoff Rowberry at the University of Guelph, Garnet ("Gary") Johnston developed the potato in the 1960s in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. · Grown in late autumn or early spring in regions with moderate winters and little frosts. · Tuber development is inhibited by soil temperatures over 70°F and comes to an end entirely at 85°F. · Often planted as a spring or autumn crop in regions with hot summers. STATISTICS & FUN FACTS About 36% of all fresh and processed vegetables consumed in Canada are 1 1 Yukon gold potatoes are sold on average for $1.65 e/a The provinces that