{"product_id":"lady-christl-first-early-seed-potatoes","title":"Lady Christl First Early Seed Potatoes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLady Christl\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Early Seed Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e produce medium sized, very early oval tubers with good sized yields. The potatoes have a good taste and are an excellent choice for boiling, chipping and mashing, but can also be used for baking and roasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tubers are yellow skinned with creamy or waxy textured flesh and a great taste. They are also highly resistant to common scab and potato cyst nematodes making them an ideal potato variety for beginner growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ease to grow and excellent reliability led to Lady Christl receiving the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit, which is recognition of its robust nature and suitability to the UK climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant First Early planting potatoes, such as Lady Christl, from March onwards. Plant 10cm deep and 20cm apart in a line, making sure to leave at least 30cm between lines to allow growing space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore 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\u003eHow to harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 sizes: Pack of 10 and 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: June, July\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":56082295554373,"sku":"1013578","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":56082295587141,"sku":"1214158","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/f92624d0-VAC412-Lady-Christl-Seed-Potatoes-2kg-bag.jpg?v=1761657582","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/lady-christl-first-early-seed-potatoes","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}