{"product_id":"picasso-main-crop-seed-potatoes","title":"Picasso Main Crop Seed Potatoes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicasso\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMain Crop Seed Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e produce a magnificent, allotment favourite, garden potato. It is blight and drought resistant, high yielding and is the perfect choice for beginner gardeners to grow. For added peace of mind, these potatoes have received the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit for their reliable and consistent growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its pink-eyed, oval, white skinned tubers and creamy, waxy but floury flesh, it is full of flavour and delicious for enjoying in a range of culinary dishes. These potatoes are great for cooking a range of dishes and are ideal for mashing, boiling and baking. If you can't eat your crop of potatoes all at once, then these potatoes will also keep well in storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Main Crop potato tubers outside between March and April, 10cm deep and 20cm apart in a line, making sure to leave at least 30cm between lines to allow space to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to planting, Seed Potatoes should go through the process of 'chitting'. This process involves leaving the potatoes on a cool, bright windowsill for 4-6 weeks in order to encourage sprouts and prepare the tubers for going into the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter planting, draw up soil around the new shoots to protect them from frost damage and prolong the growing time. 'Earthing up' in this way also protects developing potatoes from sunlight which can cause them to turn green and poisonous. Keep potatoes well watered during warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain Crop Seed Potatoes require a much longer growing time in the ground and would benefit from an added fertiliser during the Summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ready to harvest, approximately 16-22 weeks after planting, cut back 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 pack of 10 Seed Potatoes, 2kg Bag (16-28 tubers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: March, April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to harvest: July, August, September, October\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\u003eHardiness: Tolerant of low temperatures but will not survive being frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kapiteyn","offers":[{"title":"2kg","offer_id":56082243813701,"sku":"1013612","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":56082243846469,"sku":"1159185","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/a780ab45-Taylors-Picasso-Seed-Potatoes-2kg-bag-product-image.jpg?v=1761657478","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/picasso-main-crop-seed-potatoes","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}