Skywalker Second Early Seed Potatoes (2kg Bag)

Perfect for home gardeners, Skywalker Second Early Seed Potatoes have excellent resistance to disease and are a wonderful addition to a wide range of culinary dishes. Known for its exceptional and reliable results, you can enjoy consistent oval tubers of a good size.

A high yielding variety with a delicious taste, they also offer great versatility in the kitchen and can be baked, boiled or chipped. An excellent choice for a seasoned home gardener or a novice.

Before 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.

Second Early potato tubers, such as Skywalker, should be planted outside from March onwards, 10cm deep and 20cm apart in a line.

Once planted, draw soil up around 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 causes them to turn green and poisonous. Keep potatoes well-watered during warm weather.

How to harvest

When ready to harvest, approximately 14-16 weeks after planting, cut back the 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: 2kg bag
• When to plant: March
• When to harvest: June, July
• 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