Nadine Second Early Seed Potatoes (2kg Bag)

Enjoy the delicious taste of Nadine Second Early Potatoes in a range of culinary dishes. Available as a 2kg bag, these seed potatoes grow tubers with a slightly sweet tasted and a firm waxy texture that is ideal for enjoying boiled, steamed or in salads.

Known for having good resistance to pests and disease and growing a uniform shape with clear white skin and shallow eyes, you can enjoy show-worthy tubers with minimal care. These tubers are also well suited to growing in containers and bags, so are a great choice for even the smallest of kitchen gardens.

Planting Guide

Plant Nadine Second Early planting potatoes outside from March onwards, 10cm deep and 20cm apart in a line. Leave at least 30cm between lines to allow growing space.

Before planting, place the seed potatoes on a cool, bright windowsill for 4-6 weeks to encourage them to sprout. This process is known as ‘chitting’ and will help prepare the potato tuber for going in the ground.

Once 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 dry or warm weather.

Harvesting Guide

When ready to harvest, cut back plant stalks to ground level before gently lifting the plant up with a garden fork.

Carefully remove the potatoes from the plant and wash well before use in the kitchen.

Details

• Pack size: 2kg bag (16-28 tubers)
• When to plant: March, April
• When to harvest: June, July
• Planting depth: 10cm/4″
• Bulb spacing: 20cm/8″
• Soil type: Moist but well-drained
• Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
• Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
• Hardiness: Tolerant of low temperatures but will not survive being frozen