{"product_id":"nadine-second-early-seed-potatoes-bag","title":"Nadine Second Early Seed Potatoes (2kg Bag)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the delicious taste of \u003cstrong\u003eNadine Second Early Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore 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.\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 dry or warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen ready to harvest, cut back 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 use in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2kg bag (16-28 tubers)\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 June, July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10cm\/4″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulb spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20cm\/8″\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, Alkaline, Neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, Partial shade\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":58350447493445,"sku":"1157940","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/71ebc5d0-kapiteyn-second-early-nadine-seed-potatoes-2kg-bag.jpg?v=1782227603","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/nadine-second-early-seed-potatoes-bag","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}