{"product_id":"maris-piper-main-crop-seed-potatoes-bag","title":"Maris Piper Main Crop Seed Potatoes (2kg Bag)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe potato of choice for chip shops, \u003cstrong\u003eMaris Piper Main Crop Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e are hugely popular because of their excellent frying qualities. With a light floury texture, you can make tasty homecooked chips but it also tastes delicious mashed, baked and roasted to make it a versatile kitchen all-rounder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great choice for beginners, this variety grows high yields and has received the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society of Garden Merit for its reliable and healthy growth. It also offers good storage qualities so you can enjoy your potatoes for longer throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaris Piper Main Crop Seed Potatoes should be planted outside from March onwards, 10cm deep and 20cm apart in a line, leaving at least 30cm between lines to allow growing space.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 to prepare the potato tuber for going in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\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\u003cp\u003eCarefully remove the potatoes from the plant and wash well before using in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e March, April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e September, October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-15cm\/4-6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-30cm\/8-12″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acid, Neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerant of low temperatures but will not survive being frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kapiteyn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58350447657285,"sku":"1157951","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/d399839a-kapiteyn-main-crop-maris-piper-seed-potatoes-2kg-bag.jpg?v=1782227603","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/maris-piper-main-crop-seed-potatoes-bag","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}