Pentland Dell Main Crop Seed Potatoes

Pentland Dell Seed Potatoes are the second Pentland variety to be introduced.

With large, long creamy-white tubers, Pentland Dell Seed Potatoes are especially good for making chips and can be harvested between September and October. They have been shown to have good disease resistance too, particularly against powdery scab.

• 2kg bag of Pentland Dell Seed Potatoes (16-28 tubers)
• British grown Seed Potatoes
• Good disease resistance

Planting Guide

We recommend planting Main Crop potato tubers, such as Pentland Dell, outside between March and 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 size: 2kg bag (16-28 tubers)
• When to plant: March, April
• When to harvest: June, July
• Planting depth: 10-15cm/4-6″
• Bulb spacing: 30-37cm/12-15″
• 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