Maris Peer Seed Potatoes product tubers that have a uniform cream skin with a firm but waxy, cream flesh giving a light fresh flavour.
They are excellent for salads as the tubers are small and are delicious when eaten either hot or cold. These seed potatoes are also ideal for growing in pots or containers as their purple flowers are very fragrant and offer a great show.
How to plant
Maris Peer Second Early potato tubers should be planted outside from March onwards, 10cm deep and 20cm apart in a line, leaving at least 30cm between the lines to allow space to grow.
Prior to planting, Seed Potatoes should be encouraged to sprout by being placed on a cool, bright windowsill for 4-6 weeks. This process is commonly called ‘chitting’ and will help to prepare the potato tuber for going in the ground.
Once planted, draw soil up around new shoots to protect them from frost damage and prolong the growing time. This process also protects developing potatoes from sunlight which causes them to turn green and poisonous. Keep potatoes well watered during warm dry weather.
How to harvest
Second Early Seed Potatoes should be ready to harvest in July and August, approximately 14-16 weeks after plating. 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 pack of 10, 2kg bag (16-28 tubers)
- When to plant: March
- When to harvest: July, August
- 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
