Maris Bard First Early Seed Potatoes are an early season, heavy cropping white potato with a consistent and even shape. Hailed as one of the best and most reliable to grow, it has also received the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit for its consistent and healthy growth, which makes it an excellent choice for organic gardening.
Enjoy the delicious, traditional taste of these Maris Bard Seed Potatoes in a wide range of dishes, have them boiled, baked, mashed, chipped and much more. It produces abundant crop yields which can be harvested from May onwards, to enjoy in salads or used as a tasty baked potato.
- Ideal for salads, boiling and baking, a great all-rounder
- British grown Seed Potatoes
- Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
- Excellent for organic gardening
Planting Guide
We recommend planting First Early potato tubers, such as Maris Bard, 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: Taster bag of 10 tubers
- When to plant: March/April
- When to harvest: May/June
- 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