Jamieson Brothers® Premiere - 10 tuber pack

Premiere potatoes are oval to round in shape with shallow eyes. Introduced in 1979 Premiere is popular due to its great all round disease resistance to blight, common scab, powdery scab, spraing and it is resistant to potato cyst nematode. Premiere tubers are yellow skinned and the flesh is also yellow and tasty. A high yielding variety.

SOIL PREPARATION

Choose a place in the garden which has not been used to grow garlic, onions, shallots or leeks for at least two years. The soil should be open, well drained and not have been manured for at least one year.

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 October-December. 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.