Sharpes Express Seed Potatoes - 10 tuber pack
Product Description
Sharpes Express
Sharpes Express seed potatoes are one of JBA's exclusive heritage potatoes. First added to the national potato variety list in 1901, Sharpes Express have been going strong ever since.
Sharpes Express tubers are long and oval shaped with white skins and pale, lemon-coloured flesh. Their highly dry matter makes them a great potato in the kitchen with great all-round cooking use. These have a fine flavour and are best suited to boiling, roasting and chipping.
They have good resistance to common-scab.
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.
Delivery Information
DELIVERY INFORMATION
DELIVERY TO UK
UK MAINLAND DELIVERY
- Delivered in 2-3 days
- Tracked delivery with DPD, APC or Royal Mail (depending on type of product)
- Pallet deliveries will be sent via Palletforce
Basket Weight
Delivery Cost
Up to 3kg
£5.95 (Royal Mail Tracked 48HR & Royal Mail Tracked 24HR)
3kg and above
£5.95 (DPD Next Day Delivery, order before 2pm)
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS, UK ISLANDS, ISLE OF WIGHT, ISLE OF MAN, JERSEY, GUERNSEY
- Maximum order weight of 200kg
- Delivered in 3-7 days
- Tracked delivery with DPD, APC or Royal Mail (depending on type of product)
Basket Weight
Delivery Cost
Up to 20kg
£5.95
Plus each additional 20kg
£5.95 per 20kg
NORTHERN IRELAND
Please contact us to discuss phytosanitary restrictions and delivery options.
DELIVERY TO IRELAND, EU & EEA
We do not currently ship to the EU or EEA.
DELIVERY TO REST OF WORLD
We do not currently ship to the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or the Rest of the World.
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