{"product_id":"foremost-seed-potatoes","title":"‘Foremost’ Christmas Harvest, Summer Planting Seed Potatoes (Pack of 10)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Foremost’ Seed Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e are a high yielding, versatile and tasty ‘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 wonderful new potatoes will be on the menu at Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese versatile potatoes are ideal for boiling, steaming, adding to salads or sautéing and can be harvested from November onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend planting ‘Foremost’ potato tubers, outside from July to September, 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\u003e‘Foremost’ seed potatoes will be ready to harvest approximately 10-12 weeks after they are 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\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pack of 10 tubers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e July, August, September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e November, December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10cm\/4″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulb spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20cm\/8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acid, Alkaline, neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy outside in some regions but needs protection from frost in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylors Bulbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082334777669,"sku":"1201320","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/ff0ac246-web-taylors-foremost-potatoes.jpg?v=1761657674","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/foremost-seed-potatoes","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}