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Packed with flavour, Red Duke of York is an award winning variety that produces delicious potatoes to enjoy in a wide range of culinary dishes.
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Red Duke of York Seed Potatoes are a heritage variety that was introduced in 1942 and is one of the few red First Early potatoes.
The red skins and creamy white flesh inside, makes this First Early variety a superb overall winner in the kitchen. Mash, bake and boil them or even roast them for a Sunday dinner they are wonderful to enjoy in a wide range of culinary dishes. This reliable variety has also been awarded the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit for its robust and healthy growth.
Red Duke of York Seed Potatoes can be harvested between June and July.
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.
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.
