{"product_id":"pentland-javelin-first-early-seed-potatoes-bag","title":"Pentland Javelin First Early Seed Potatoes (2kg Bag)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA popular and reliable variety, a \u003cstrong\u003e2kg bag of\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePentland Javelin First Early Seed Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e grows high yields of oval tubers with a creamy white flesh, that hold their shape well when cooked. Perfect for boiling, steaming, sauteing and adding to salads, that can be enjoyed in a wide range of homecooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown for its excellent resistance to disease, this delicious variety is a good all-round performer that will grow plenty of tubers to enjoy throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen planting potatoes, such as Pentland Javelin, wait until March onwards and plant 10cm deep and 20cm apart in a line. Leave 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 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\u003eHow to harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen ready to harvest, cut back the 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\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":58350447460677,"sku":"1157925","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/7382092f-kapiteyn-first-earlies-pentland-javelin-2kg-bag.jpg?v=1782227604","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/pentland-javelin-first-early-seed-potatoes-bag","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}