{"product_id":"maris-peer-second-early-seed-potatoes","title":"Maris Peer Second Early Seed Potatoes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaris Peer Seed Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e product tubers that have a uniform cream skin with a firm but waxy, cream flesh giving a light fresh flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are excellent for salads as the tubers are small and are delicious when eaten either hot or cold. These seed potatoes are also ideal for growing in pots or containers as their purple flowers are very fragrant and offer a great show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaris Peer Second Early potato tubers should be planted outside from March onwards, 10cm deep and 20cm apart in a line, leaving at least 30cm between the lines to allow space to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to planting, Seed Potatoes should be encouraged to sprout by being placed on a cool, bright windowsill for 4-6 weeks. This process is commonly called 'chitting' and will help to prepare the potato tuber for going in the ground.\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 causes 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\u003eSecond Early Seed Potatoes should be ready to harvest in July and August, approximately 14-16 weeks after plating. 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\u003ePack size: Taster pack of 10, 2kg bag (16-28 tubers)\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":"Pack of 10","offer_id":56082243027269,"sku":"1013633","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"2kg","offer_id":56082243060037,"sku":"1013596","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/cbaac43e-Taylors-Maris-Peer-Seed-Potatoes-2kg-Bag-product-Image.jpg?v=1761657479","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/maris-peer-second-early-seed-potatoes","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}