{"product_id":"maris-bard-first-early","title":"Maris Bard First Early Seed Potatoes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaris Bard First Early Seed Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e are an award-winning, early season, heavy cropping white potato with a consistent and even shape. Known for being reliable and easy to grow, with a delicious taste, it has received the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit so you have peace of mind that you will enjoy a wonderful crop of potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the delicious, traditional taste and semi-dry flesh of these Maris Bard Seed Potatoes in a wide range of culinary dishes. It produces abundant crop yields which can be harvested from May onwards, to enjoy in salads, roasts or used as a tasty baked potato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for salads, boiling and baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish grown Seed Potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend planting First Early potato tubers, such as Maris Bard, 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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 use in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: Taster bag of 8 tubers and 2kg bag (16-28 tubers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: March\/April\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":56082358763845,"sku":"1013579","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 8","offer_id":56082358796613,"sku":"1042392","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/88da7383-VAC414-Maris-Bard-seed-potatoes-2kg-pack-product-image.jpg?v=1761657727","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/maris-bard-first-early","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}