{"product_id":"bambino-main-crop-seed-potatoes","title":"Bambino Main Crop Seed Potatoes (Pack of 10)","description":"\u003cp\u003eResistant to most common pests and diseases, this \u003cstrong\u003eTaster Pack of 10 Bambino Main Crop Seed Potatoes \u003c\/strong\u003eis ideal for growing your own crops at home. These tubers will produce a healthy and bountiful harvest of potatoes that are ideal for boiling, baking, mashing, chipping and roasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBambino Main Crop Seed Potatoes are ideally planted in April and harvested between August and October. They are a versatile and reliable choice for any home gardener, producing medium to large sized potatoes with a creamy white flesh and a thin, smooth skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to their delicious taste, these seed potatoes are also packed with nutrients and are a great source of energy and potassium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Main Crop potato tubers, such as Bambino, outside between March and April, 10-15cm deep and 20-30cm apart in a line. Leave at least 30cm between lines to allow growing space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore 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\u003eHow to Harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted main crop potatoes will be ready to harvest in September and October or approximately 16-22 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 use in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: Taster pack of 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to harvest: August, September, October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting depth: 10-13cm\/4-5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: 20-23cm\/8-9\"\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\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Tolerant of low temperatures but will not survive being frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylors Bulbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082294833477,"sku":"1013635","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/958d2b20-bambino-main-crop-seed-potatoes.webp?v=1761657582","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/bambino-main-crop-seed-potatoes","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}