Duke of York Seed Potatoes
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JBA Seed Potatoes Duke of York Seed Potatoes

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Old heritage potato variety, first entered on the national list back in 1891, famous for their great taste and all-round culinary ability.

Duke of York seed potatoes are an old heritage potato variety, first entered on the national list back in 1891. Since their introduction, Duke of York have become famous for their great taste and all-round culinary ability.

These seed potatoes are oval shaped with yellow flesh.

Once they are boiled, Duke of Yorks are dry and mealy, making them an ideal variety to boil straight from your garden. They also show good resistance to dry rot.

First earlies are typically ready for harvesting around 13-15 weeks from planting.

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Duke of York

 

Duke of York seed potatoes are an old heritage potato variety, first entered on the national list back in 1891. Since their introduction, Duke of York have become famous for their great taste and all-round culinary ability.


These seed potatoes are oval shaped with yellow flesh. Once they are boiled, Duke of Yorks are dry and mealy, making them an ideal variety to boil straight from your garden. They also show good resistance to dry rot.

 

 

SOIL PREPARATION:

Ideal soil conditions for growing potatoes are sandy loam soils which can be enriched with lots of organic matter to aid water retention and provide suitable feeding for you potatoes.

Heavy clay soils can be improved by adding sharp sand and lots of organic matter in the autumn of the year so that the new soil mixture can be exposed to frost which will help break up the soil structure and make it easier to work with.

If you are unable to get organic matter you can add compost to the area you wish to plant your potatoes in.

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS:

Each potato should be 25cm from the next, with rows spaced 60cm apart. Always make sure the eyes are facing upwards. Drills should be 15cm deep.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:

Water well in dry spells.

HARVESTING INSTRUCTIONS:

Harvest June-July. Dig up mature potatoes and store them in a cool, dry and dark location. Potatoes can be stored for several months. Tip: when harvesting, remove all foliage and small potatoes from the soil and discard, to avoid diseases on next year’s crop.

 

Plant as soon as possible after purchase. Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place until planting. Keep free from frost.

Grown from cultivated stock.

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