{"product_id":"arran-pilot-first-early-seed-potatoes","title":"Arran Pilot First Early Seed Potatoes (2kg bag)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArran Pilot Seed Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e are a 'Heritage Potato' variety that remain a traditional favourite producing high yields of cream skinned, long oval tubers with a firm but waxy white flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an excellent taste, this variety is best when cooked straight from harvesting and is ideal for boiling, mashing, salads and sautéing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant First Early potato tubers, such as Arran Pilot, outside from March onwards, 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 can cause them to turn green and poisonous. Keep planted potatoes well watered during warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted first early potatoes will be ready to harvest in June and July or approximately 10-12 weeks after they were planted. 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 using in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: 2kg (16-28 tubers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: March, April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to harvest: June, July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting depth: 10cm\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb spacing: 20cm\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil type: Moist but well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full shade, Partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Tolerant of low temperatures but will not survive being frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kapiteyn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082242437445,"sku":"1157917","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/2be3101d-arran-pilot-first-early-seed-potatoes.webp?v=1761657478","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/arran-pilot-first-early-seed-potatoes","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}