{"product_id":"cara-main-crop-seed-potatoes","title":"Cara Main Crop Seed Potatoes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCara Main Crop Seed Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e are available as a \u003cstrong\u003e2kg bag or a Taster Pack of 10 seed potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e. They produce tubers that are firm all-rounders and perfect for general kitchen use, be it mashing, chipping or roasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCara Seed Potatoes can be harvested between June and October and yield delicious, floury white potatoes for a late summer or autumn treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for boiling, mashing and making chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish grown Seed Potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for general kitchen use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend planting Main Crop potato tubers, such as Cara, 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\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: Taster pack of 10, 2kg bag (16-28 tubers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: March, April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to harvest: June, 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\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Tolerant of low temperatures but will not survive being frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylors Bulbs","offers":[{"title":"2kg","offer_id":56082243092805,"sku":"1013600","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":56082243125573,"sku":"1042395","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/8b755ee6-Taylors-Cara-Seed-Potatoes-2kg-bag-product-image.jpg?v=1761657478","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/cara-main-crop-seed-potatoes","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}