{"product_id":"maris-piper-christmas-harvest-summer-planting-seed-potatoes","title":"‘Maris Piper’ Christmas Harvest Summer Planting Seed Potatoes (Pack of 10)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Maris Piper’ Summer Planting Seed Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e are considered one of the best potatoes for making chips and are perfect for enjoying as delicious new potatoes at Christmas. One of the most widely grown and best-known potato varieties, it is an excellent choice for beginners, and it also stores well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh yielding, with many oval tubers per plant that have a cream-coloured, floury textured flesh, they are excellent to cook with and are a versatile all-rounder. It has a delicious, mild flavour that is perfect for adding to salads, roasting, baking as well as chipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety has received the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit due to its excellent consistency and reliable growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend planting Maris Piper seed potatoes outside between July and September, 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\u003ch2\u003eHow to harvest\u003c\/h2\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 using in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: Taster bag of 10 tubers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: July, August, September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to harvest: November onwards\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\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylors Bulbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082372329797,"sku":"1252633","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/4da0bc48-taylors-maris-piper-product-image.jpg?v=1761657747","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/maris-piper-christmas-harvest-summer-planting-seed-potatoes","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}