{"product_id":"charlotte-second-early-seed-potatoes","title":"Charlotte Second Early Seed Potatoes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharlotte Second Early Seed Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e are a popular variety that is often used as salad potato because of its delicious fresh flavour, with a hint of chestnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seed potatoes produce numerous long, oval, cream skinned tubers with a firm but waxy light-yellow flesh that are delicious served both hot and cold. They are also excellent when boiled or roasted as they hold their shape well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Charlotte Second Early planting potatoes 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\u003eBefore planting, place the seed potatoes on a cool, bright windowsill for 4-6 weeks to encourage them to sprout. 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 dry or warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ready to harvest, cut back 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\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to harvest: 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":"Taylors Bulbs","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":56082242371909,"sku":"1013632","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"2kg","offer_id":56082242404677,"sku":"1013591","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/cc134263-VAC440-Taylors-Charlotte-Seed-potatoes-2kg-bag-product-image-1.jpg?v=1761657478","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/charlotte-second-early-seed-potatoes","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}