{"product_id":"wilja-second-early-seed-potatoes","title":"Wilja Second Early Seed Potatoes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilja Seed Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e produce numerous large, uniformly shaped long oval tubers that have a rough yellow skin. This variety is a great all rounder with a light-yellow, waxy but floury flesh with a delicious earthy flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilja Second Early potatoes hold their shape on boiling and excel when used for mash, chips, roasts and jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond Early potato tubers, such as Wilja, should be planted outside from March onwards, 10cm deep and 20cm apart in a line. Make sure to leave at least 30cm between the lines to allow space to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior 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 in order to encourage sprouts and prepare the tubers for going into 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\u003eHow to harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ready to harvest, around 14-16 weeks after planting, 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 using in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: Taster bag of 10 tubers, 2kg bag (16-28 tubers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: March, April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to harvest: July, August\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":"Pack of 10","offer_id":56082243617093,"sku":"1131274","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"2kg","offer_id":56082243649861,"sku":"1013599","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/d55e6005-Taylors-Wilja-Seed-Potatoes-2kg-bag-product-image.jpg?v=1761657478","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/wilja-second-early-seed-potatoes","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}