{"product_id":"duke-of-york-first-early-seed-potatoes","title":"Duke of York First Early Seed Potatoes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuke of York Seed Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e were first registered on the national list back in 1891 and soon became famous for their great taste and all-round culinary use in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese potatoes have yellow flesh and are oval in shape. They particularly excel when boiled straight from your garden becoming desirably dry and mealy. Duke of York also has excellent resistance to dry rot making it easier to grow for new gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish grown Seed Potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA heritage variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for baking, boiling and chipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend planting First Early potato tubers, such as Duke of York, 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 using in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: Taster pack of 10 tubers, 2kg bag (16-28 tubers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: March, April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to harvest: May, June\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":"Pack of 10","offer_id":56082243682629,"sku":"1214157","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"2kg","offer_id":56082243715397,"sku":"1157919","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/032bce03-duke-of-york-first-early-seed-potatoes-2kg.webp?v=1761657478","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/duke-of-york-first-early-seed-potatoes","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}