Sharpe’s Express Seed Potatoes are a popular variety that was introduced over a century ago. With a smooth skin and a delicious flavour, they offer excellent versatility in the kitchen.
They can be harvested between June and July and can be enjoyed hot or cold. Try them boiled, roasted or turn them into delicious chips.
- Ideal for salads, mashing, chipping, boiling and roasting
- British grown Seed Potatoes
- Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
Planting Guide
We recommend planting First Early potato tubers, such as Sharpe’s Express, 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 10 tubers
- When to plant: March onwards
- When to harvest: June, July
- Planting depth: 10cm/4″
- Bulb spacing: 20cm/8″
- Soil type: Moist but well-drained
- Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
