Kerr's Pink Seed Potatoes - 2kg 35-60mm

Kerr’s Pink Seed Potatoes are a ‘Heritage Potato’ variety that are traditionally cooked with their skins on.

Short oval pink skinned tubers with cream flesh that has a very floury texture. Excellent for mash, roast and baking. Traditionally they are cooked with their skins left on.

Harvested approximately 16-22 weeks after planting, these potatoes are ideal for mashing, chipping, roasting and as jacket potatoes.

Planting Guide

Kerr’s Pink Main Crop potato tubers should be planted outside from March onwards, 10-15cm deep and 20-30cm apart in a line, leaving at least 30cm between the lines to allow space to grow.

Before planting, Seed Potatoes should be placed on a cool, bright windowsill for 4-6 weeks to encourage them to sprout. This process is known as ‘chitting’ and will help to prepare the potato tuber for planting.

Once planted, draw soil up around new shoots to protect them from frost damage and prolong the growing time. This process also protects developing potatoes from sunlight which can cause them to turn green and poisonous. Keep potatoes well watered during warm dry weather.

Harvesting Guide

Second Early Seed Potatoes should be ready to harvest in July and August, approximately 14-16 weeks after plating. When ready to harvest, cut back haulms (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

• When to plant: March, April
• When to harvest: July, August, September, October
• Planting depth: 10-15cm/4-6″
• Bulb spacing: 20-30cm/8-12″
• 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