Plant position | Sunny areas |
These appetizing potatoes will make an appearance from late June into early September, with a flavour that is second to none! The flavour is so distinct and delicious that it is known for being loved by many gardeners and even restaurants. ’Maris Peer’ can be enjoyed after being boiled or baked and then topped with buttery herbs! Whilst growing, there will also be an arrival of small scented purple flowers!Plant second early potato crops from March. Prior to planting, 'chit' the seed potatoes by setting them out in a cool, bright position (10C/ 50F) to allow them to sprout. When growing second early potatoes in the ground avoid planting in soil where potatoes have grown for two years in succession to reduce the risk of disease. Prepare the planting area in a sheltered position in full sun on moist well drained soil. Dig in plenty of well rotted manure. Plant potatoes in rows at a spacing of 37cm (15"). Rows should be set out 75cm (2', 6") apart. Place the seed potatoes into 10cm (4") deep trenches and backfill the soil to refill the trenches. When shoots reach 20cm (8"), mound up soil around the shoots leaving just a few cm showing. Repeat this process after a further 3 weeks. Where space is limited, try growing potatoes in potato bags on the patio. Fill an 8 litre potato bag to just below the top of the bag with good quality compost mixed with some well rotted manure. Carefully plunge a single chitted potato tuber into the compost with the shoots pointing upwards at a depth of 12cm (5") from the soil surface. Place the bags in a sunny position and water regularly to keep the compost moist.Product Specifications: Position: Full sunHeight: Up to 60cm (23.6in) when fully establishedSpread: Up to 60cm (23.6in) when fully establishedSupplied as 2kg 16-18 tubersDelivered with growing and care instructionsImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results.
Grow Your Own Vegetables - Potato Maris Peer 2kg
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