Premiere First Early Seed Potatoes (Pack of 10)

A pack of 10 Premiere First Early Seed Potatoes produces heavy yields of early season crop with a delicious flavour to enjoy in a range of culinary dishes. With golden skins and pale white flesh, this tasty potato is perfect for roasting, boiling or baking, you won’t tire of the delicious taste.

In addition to the wonderful flavour, Premiere Seed Potatoes are known for their good resistance to blight, scab and a host of other diseases, making them easy to grow and reliable in the garden.

• Ideal for boiling, baking and roasting
• Heavy yielding variety
• Good all round disease resistance

Planting Guide

We recommend planting First Early potato tubers, such as Premiere, outside from March onwards, 10cm deep and 20cm apart in a line. Leave at least 30cm between lines to allow growing space.

Prior 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.

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 warm weather.

Harvesting Guide

When ready to harvest, cut back haulms (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: Taster bag of 10 tubers
• When to plant: March
• When to harvest: May, June
• 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