{"product_id":"kerrs-pink-main-crop-seed-potatoes","title":"Kerr's Pink Main Crop Seed Potatoes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKerr's Pink Seed Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e are a heritage potato variety that is best cooked with its skin on to enjoy the delicious dry and floury texture. You can roast, chip, boil or mash these lovely potatoes, and if you aren't able to eat them all, they have the added benefit of being a great option for long-term storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey produce short oval pink skinned tubers that have good resistance to blight and other diseases. The Kerr's Pink Seed Potato can be planted from March and harvested approximately 16-22 weeks after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicious dry, floury texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for long-term storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood disease resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKerr's Pink Main Crop potato tubers should be planted outside from March onwards, 10-15cm deep and 20-30cm apart in a line, leaving at least 30cm between the lines to allow space to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore planting, Seed Potatoes should be placed on a cool, bright windowsill for 4-6 weeks to encourage them to sprout. This process is known as 'chitting' and will help to prepare the potato tuber for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce planted, draw soil up around new shoots to protect them from frost damage and prolong the growing time. This process also protects developing potatoes from sunlight which can cause them to turn green and poisonous. Keep potatoes well watered during warm dry weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain Crop Seed Potatoes should be ready approximately 16-22 weeks after planting. When 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\u003eSizes: 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: July, August, September, October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting depth: 10-15cm\/4-6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb spacing: 20-30cm\/8-12\"\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":56082293719365,"sku":"1013605","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":56082293752133,"sku":"1214166","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/e0af5336-Taylors-Kerrs-Pink-Seed-Potatoes-2kg-bag-product-image.jpg?v=1761657578","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/kerrs-pink-main-crop-seed-potatoes","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}