Red Duke of York Seed Potatoes are an award-winning heritage variety with a delicious strong flavour that is wonderful when added to a range of dishes. Whether you roast, mash, bake or boil, these large red tubers will be a joy to grow and cook.
These tubers have a deep red skin and a pale, creamy yellow flesh. It is fast growing and known for its resistance to pests and disease which earned it the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit.
Red Duke of York Seed Potatoes can be harvested between June and July.
- Available as a 2kg bag (16-28 tubers)
- British grown Seed Potatoes
- A heritage variety, ideal for baking, boiling, chipping and roasting
Planting Guide
We recommend planting First Early potato tubers, such as Red Duke of York, 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: 2kg bag (16-28 tubers)
- Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
- When to plant: March
- 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
