{"product_id":"foremost-first-early-seed-potatoes","title":"Foremost First Early Seed Potatoes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForemost Seed Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e are a high yielding, old British favourite 'Heritage Potato' that was introduced over 65 years ago. With its white skinned short oval tubers and a firm but waxy white flesh, you can be assured that very tasty new potatoes are sure to be on the menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are ideal for boiling, steaming, salads or sautéing and are suitable for storage, allowing you to enjoy them throughout the summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend planting First Early potato tubers, such as Foremost, outside from March onwards, 10cm deep and 20cm apart in a line. Leave 30cm between lines to allow space to grow.\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\u003eHow to Harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted first early seed potatoes will be ready to harvest approximately 10-12 weeks after they were planted. 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\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack sizes: Taster bag of 10 tubers, 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":"2kg","offer_id":56082242601285,"sku":"1013576","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":56082242634053,"sku":"1013624","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/442e2da3-VAC408-ForemostSeed-Potatoes-2kg-Product-image.jpg?v=1761657478","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/foremost-first-early-seed-potatoes","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}