Orla Main Crop Seed Potatoes

An excellent choice for the organic grower, Orla seed potatoes produce large crops of delicious potatoes with exceptional resistance to blight.

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Orla Main Crop Seed Potatoes produce high yields of tasty potatoes that are perfect for enjoying in a range of culinary dishes. From boiling, baking, mashing and chipping, these potatoes will taste delicious. In addition to this, Orla seed potatoes can be grown as a First Early or Main Crop, if planted slightly later or left to bulk up.

They are known for their excellent resistance to diseases, such as potato blight on tubers and potato virus. Orla potatoes also have good resistance to bruising and can tolerate drought. This reliability, as well as the delicious taste of the potatoes, make Orla an excellent choice for organic gardening.

  • Available as a pack of 10 or a 2kg bag (16-28 tubers)
  • Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
  • Can be used as a First Early or Main Crop
  • An excellent choice for the organic grower

Planting Guide

Orla Seed Potatoes should be planted 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 to 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 using in the kitchen.

Details

  • Pack size: Available as a pack of 10 or a 2kg bag (16-28 tubers)
  • Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
  • When to plant: March, April
  • When to harvest: July, 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

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