Sarpo Mira Main Crop Seed Potatoes

Sarpo Mira Main Crop Seed Potatoes are available in a Taster Pack of 8 Tubers or a 2kg bag, and come ready to be planted and grown into delicious and nutritious potatoes. These tubers will produce a healthy and bountiful harvest of potatoes that are ideal for boiling, baking, chipping and roasting.

The Sarpo Mira variety is known for its exceptional resistance to diseases such as potato blight and common scab. This makes it the perfect choice for those looking to grow their own potatoes without worrying about pests and diseases ruining their crop. In addition, the Sarpo Mira Seed Potato produces large, evenly shaped tubers with a smooth, yellow flesh.

How to plant
Plant Sarpo Mira 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.

Prior 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 to encourage sprouts and prepare the tubers for going into the ground.

After 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.

Main Crop Seed Potatoes require a much longer growing time in the ground and would benefit from an added fertiliser during the summer months.

How to harvest
When 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.

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

Details

• Pack size: Taster pack of 8, 2kg bag (16-28 tubers)
• Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
• When to plant: March, April
• When to harvest: June, July
• Planting depth: 10-15cm/4-6"
• Spacing: 20-30cm/8-12"
• Soil type: Moist but well-drained
• Soil pH: Acid, Neutral
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Hardiness: Tolerant of low temperatures but will not survive being frozen