Saxon Second Early Seed Potatoes are available as a 2kg bag and are a modern variety that is great for baking and boiling.
This Second Early develops long, oval shaped, white tubers with pale yellow flesh. Saxon Seed Potatoes can be harvested between July and September.
- 2kg bag of Saxon Seed Potatoes (approximately 20 tubers)
- British grown Seed Potatoes
- High yielding
Winner of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit.
Planting Guide
We recommend planting Second Early potato tubers, such as Saxon, 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
- Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
- Pack size: 2kg bag
- When to plant: March
- When to harvest: July, August, September
- 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