Rocket First Early Seed Potatoes (2kg Bag)

A high yielding variety of first early, Rocket Seed Potatoes are known for being one of the quickest to mature. Growing heavy crops of large, uniform, white skinned tubers with a creamy waxy flesh, they have a mild but delicious taste that is a wonderful addition to a range of homecooked dishes.

Perfect for steaming, boiling or using in salads, the mild taste and waxy texture mean they are also delicious roasted, chipped or mashed. Known for having good all-round resistance to disease, you can enjoy this wonderful crop with minimal care. It is also an excellent choice for growing in a container or bag and is well suited to growing in small outside spaces.

How to plant

Rocket First Early planting potatoes should be planted outside in March, 10cm deep and 20cm apart in a line, leaving at least 30cm between lines to allow growing space.

Before planting, place seed potatoes on a cool, bright windowsill for 4-6 weeks to encourage them to sprout. 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.

How to harvest

When ready to harvest, cut back the stalks to ground level and then gently lift the plant up with a garden fork.

Carefully remove the potatoes from the plant and wash well before using them in the kitchen.

Details

• Pack size: 2kg bag
• 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