Albert Bartlett Rooster Main Crop Seed Potatoes are available in a 2kg bag or as a Taster Pack of 5 Tubers. They are an award-winning variety with a delicious, slightly sweet, nutty flavour.
With distinctive red skins and creamy-yellow flesh, they have a creamy, fluffy texture that holds it shape well whether they are boiled, steamed, roasted or fried. They also have shallow eyes, which makes them easier to peel, when cooking with them.
Recognising its robust and reliable growth, as well as its resistance to pests and disease, Rooster seed potatoes have been given the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. So, you have peace of mind that these seed potatoes will grow a good yield of delicious potatoes to enjoy.
Planting Guide
We recommend planting Main Crop potato tubers, such as Rooster, outside during March or April, 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.
Main Crop Seed Potatoes require a much longer growing time in the ground and would benefit from an added fertiliser during the summer months.
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 sizes: 2kg bag or a Taster Pack of 5 Tubers
- When to plant: April, May
- When to harvest: August, September, October
- Planting depth: 10-15cm/4-6″
- Spacing: 20-30cm/8-12″
- Soil type: Moist but well-drained
- Soil pH: Acid, Neutral
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tolerant of low temperatures but will not survive being frozen