{"product_id":"red-duke-of-york-seed-potatoes","title":"‘Red Duke of York’ Christmas Harvest Summer Planting Seed Potatoes (Pack of 10)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith wonderful red skins and a tasty creamy white flesh inside, this \u003cstrong\u003e‘Red Duke of York’ Seed Potato\u003c\/strong\u003e produces a superb overall winner for cooking with in the kitchen. Mash, bake and boil them or even roast them for a Sunday dinner. Red Duke of York Seed Potatoes can be harvested from November onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend planting potato tubers, such as Red Duke of York, outside from July 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\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\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: Bag of 10 tubers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: July, August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to harvest: November, December\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":56082334515525,"sku":"1201321","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/51112d87-web-taylors-red-duke-of-york-potatoes.jpg?v=1761657674","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/red-duke-of-york-seed-potatoes","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}