{"product_id":"british-queen-second-early-seed-potatoes","title":"British Queen Second Early Seed Potatoes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBritish Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heritage variety of second early seed potato, first listed in 1894 and known in Ireland as Queens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts tubers are oval in shape with white skin and white flesh. British Queen potatoes have a dry and floury texture that is packed with taste when boiled. Now a rare variety and only grown in small quantities, this variety is becoming ever more popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety also has excellent dry rot resistance and is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for baking, boiling and roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish grown Seed Potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for pots and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend planting Second Early potato tubers, such as British Queen, 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 causes them to turn green and poisonous. Keep potatoes well watered during warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\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: 2kg bag (16-28 tubers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: March, April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to harvest: June, July, August\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 sun, 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":56082295521605,"sku":"1157932","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/bac9f512-british-queen-second-early-seed-potatoes-2kg.webp?v=1761657583","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/british-queen-second-early-seed-potatoes","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}