{"product_id":"alouette-seed-potatoes","title":"Alouette Main Crop Seed Potatoes (Pack of 8)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eTaster Pack of 8 Alouette Main Crop Seed Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e produces red skinned oval tubers with smooth skin. This tempting variety has an excellent flavour and texture when cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry adding Alouette to a wide range of culinary dishes, from boiling, baking, mashing, chipping and roasting, this versatile variety is a good all-rounder in the kitchen. In addition to this, it is known for its resistance to blight and other diseases, so it is a good choice for the organic gardener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its robust and reliable growth, and array of culinary uses, it will be a joy to grow and eat, producing good crop yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend planting Main Crop potato tubers, such as Alouette outside during March or April, 10cm deep and 20cm apart in a line. Leave at least 30cm between lines to allow growing space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain Crop Seed Potatoes require a much longer growing time in the ground and would benefit from an added fertiliser during the summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ready to harvest, cut back haulms (plant stalks) to ground level before gently lifting the plant up with a garden fork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully remove the potatoes from the plant and wash well before use in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: Taster Pack of 8 Tubers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: March, April, May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to harvest: July, August, September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting depth: 10-15cm\/4-6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: 20-30cm\/8-12″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil type: Moist but well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil pH: Acid, Neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylors Bulbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082359255365,"sku":"1215655","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/1cf5522d-Taylors-Alouette-Seed-potatoes-Taster-Pack-product-Image.jpg?v=1761657727","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/alouette-seed-potatoes","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}