Albert Bartlett Elfe Second Early Seed Potatoes are available as a 2kg bag or as a taster pack with 5 tubers. They are a popular variety that is perfect for enjoying as a delicious baked potato.
With a long oval shape, creamy texture and a sweet buttery taste, they are the perfect baked potato but are also excellent for boiling and mashing and are a wonderful addition to a range of culinary dishes.
A popular variety that is loved for its versatility, Elfe Second Early Seed Potatoes will produce a heavy crop of healthy tubers to enjoy.
Planting Guide
We recommend planting Second Early potato tubers, such as Elfe, outside from March onwards, 10cm deep and 20cm apart in a line. Leave at least 30cm between lines to allow growing space.
Prior to planting, encourage Seed Potatoes to sprout by placing them on a cool, bright windowsill for 4-6 weeks. This process is known as ‘chitting’ and will help prepare the potato tuber for going in the ground.
Once planted, ‘earth up’ the potatoes by drawing the soil up around new shoots to protect them from frost damage and prolong the growing time. Earthing up also protects developing potatoes from sunlight which causes them to turn green and poisonous. Keep potatoes well-watered during warm weather.
Harvesting Guide
When ready to harvest, cut back haulms (plant stalks) to ground level before gently lifting the plant up with a garden fork.
Carefully remove the potatoes from the plant and wash well before use in the kitchen.
Details
- Pack size: 2kg bag or a Taster pack of 5 tubers
- When to plant: March
- When to harvest: July, August, September
- Planting depth: 10cm/4″
- Bulb spacing: 20cm/8″
- Soil type: Moist but well-drained
- Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
- Hardiness: Tolerant of low temperatures but will not survive being frozen