{"product_id":"red-duke-of-york-first-early-seed-potatoes-2kg-bag","title":"Red Duke of York First Early Seed Potatoes (2kg Bag)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Duke of York Seed Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e are an award-winning heritage variety with a delicious strong flavour that is wonderful when added to a range of dishes. Whether you roast, mash, bake or boil, these large red tubers will be a joy to grow and cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tubers have a deep red skin and a pale, creamy yellow flesh. It is fast growing and known for its resistance to pests and disease which earned it the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Duke of York Seed Potatoes can be harvested between June and July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as a 2kg bag (16-28 tubers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish grown Seed Potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA heritage variety, ideal for baking, boiling, chipping and roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-992bf0c9\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"\u003ePlanting Guide\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend planting First Early potato tubers, such as Red Duke of York, 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\n\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\n\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\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eHarvesting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ready to harvest, cut back haulms (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 use in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-923c8ebd\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to harvest: May, June\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":"Taylors Bulbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56687096627525,"sku":"1013583","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/taylors-vac422-red-duke-of-york-2kg-bag-seed-potatoes.jpg?v=1766138878","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/red-duke-of-york-first-early-seed-potatoes-2kg-bag","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}