Sarpo Una Seed Potatoes are available in a taster pack of 8 tubers or a 2kg bag and they are a great choice for any home gardener. These high-yielding potatoes are exceptionally resistant to blight and disease and can thrive in a variety of growing conditions, ensuring you enjoy a bountiful crop.
This variety of seed potato produces a waxy salad potato if it is harvested from mid-June onwards, or it can be left in the ground to produce a high yield of larger potatoes that are perfect for baking. They have a wonderful distinctive flavour that is sure to be enjoyed in a wide range of dishes.
Planting Guide
We recommend planting Second Early potato tubers, such as Sarpo Una, 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: Taster pack of 8, 2kg bag (16-28 tubers)
- When to plant: April
- When to harvest: August, September, October
- Planting depth: 10-13cm/4-5″
- Spacing: 20-23cm/8-9″
- Soil type: Moist but well-drained
- Soil pH: Acid, Neutral
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tolerant of low temperatures but will not survive being frozen
