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First Earlies
Rocket Seed Potatoes are a popular choice for gardeners looking for an early-maturing variety that delivers exceptional taste and texture. Known for their smooth, white skin and firm, waxy flesh, these first early potatoes are ideal for boiling, steaming, and salads. Their rapid growth and high yield make them a favourite for those eager to enjoy homegrown potatoes sooner.
Key Features:
Quick Harvest: Rocket potatoes are typically ready for harvest in just 10-12 weeks, allowing for an early crop that can enhance summer meals.
Delicious Flavour: With a creamy, waxy texture and a pleasant taste, these potatoes are versatile in the kitchen, shining in various dishes.
High Yield: This variety is known for producing generous amounts of potatoes, making it a rewarding choice for all gardeners.
Resilient Growth: Rocket is bred for disease resistance, ensuring a healthier harvest and reliable growth.
Growing Instructions:
Plant your first early potato crops from late February. Before planting, 'chit' the seed potatoes by placing them in a cool, bright spot (around 10°C / 50°F) to encourage sprouting.
For ground planting, avoid areas where potatoes have been grown for the last two years to reduce disease risks. Prepare a sheltered, sunny spot with moist, well-drained soil, and incorporate well-rotted manure. Space seed potatoes 30cm (12") apart in 10cm (4") deep trenches, with rows set 60cm (2') apart. Once shoots reach 20cm (8"), mound soil around them, leaving a few centimetres visible. Repeat this after three weeks.
If space is limited, consider growing potatoes in bags. Use an 8-litre potato bag filled with quality compost mixed with well-rotted manure. Plant a single chitted tuber with the shoots facing up at a depth of 12cm (5") from the surface. Place the bag in a sunny location and water regularly to keep the compost moist.
With these simple steps, you'll be well on your way to enjoying a bountiful harvest of Foremost Seed Potatoes!
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