Epicure First Early Seed Potatoes

Epicure Seed Potatoes are a heritage variety known for its floury white tubers.

Knobbly in appearance, Epicure Seed Potatoes can be enjoyed boiled, mashed or as a salad. Harvest them between June and July for a popular, great tasting First Early.

• 2kg bag of Epicure Seed Potatoes (16-28 tubers)
• British grown Seed Potatoes
• A heritage variety
• Ideal for boiling, mashing and salads

Planting Guide

We recommend planting First Early potato tubers, such as Epicure, outside from March onwards, 10cm deep and 20cm apart in a line, leaving 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 (16-28 tubers)
• When to plant: March, April
• When to harvest: May, June, July
• 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