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A popular First Early Seed Potato valued for appearance and disease resistance. 2kg bag contains 16-28 tubers.
£4.99
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EAN: 5035714000164 | MPN: 691123B
Winston Seed Potatoes are a popular variety amongst garden shows and exhibitions.
Valued for appearance, Winston Seed Potatoes are a firm favourite with gardeners for its smooth, golden skin and creamy white flesh. They can be harvested between June and July and provide good drought and disease resistance.
Winner of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
We recommend planting First Early potato tubers, such as Winston, 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.