{"product_id":"skywalker-second-early-seed-potatoes","title":"Skywalker Second Early Seed Potatoes (2kg Bag)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfect for home gardeners,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkywalker Second Early Seed Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehave 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-39040c41\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"\u003eHow to plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBefore 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\u003eSecond Early potato tubers, such as Skywalker, should be planted outside from March onwards, 10cm deep and 20cm apart in a line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eHow to harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003cbr\u003eCarefully remove the potatoes from the plant and wash well before use in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: 2kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to harvest: June, July\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":56686989279557,"sku":"1290344","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/taylors-vac465-skywalker-seed-potatoes-2kg-bag.jpg?v=1766137534","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/skywalker-second-early-seed-potatoes","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}