Charlotte Seed Potatoes
£32.99
Unit price perDiscover the delightful Charlotte seed potatoes, renowned as the most popular salad potato variety in the UK. These tubers are characterized by their long shape, yellow skins, and firm, yellow waxy flesh, making them an ideal choice for salads and boiling. With excellent cooking qualities, Charlotte potatoes consistently deliver a burst of flavor in every dish.
Charlotte seed potatoes boast impressive levels of foliage and tuber blight resistance, ensuring a robust harvest. This variety is particularly favored for planting in August, allowing for a bountiful crop ready for harvest before Christmas. Furthermore, Charlotte has been honored with the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), a testament to its exceptional quality.
Soil Preparation:
For optimal growth, Charlotte potatoes thrive in sandy loam soils enriched with organic matter, which aids in water retention and provides essential nutrients. Heavy clay soils can be improved by incorporating sharp sand and organic matter in the autumn, allowing frost to break up the soil structure for easier cultivation. If organic matter is unavailable, compost can be added to the planting area.
Planting Instructions:
When planting, space each potato 35cm apart with rows 70cm apart, ensuring that the eyes are facing upwards. Drills should be 15cm deep for best results.
Care Instructions:
Water well during dry spells to keep your plants healthy and thriving.
Harvesting Instructions:
Harvest your Charlotte potatoes between June and July. Carefully dig up mature tubers and store them in a cool, dry, and dark location, where they can be preserved for several months. When harvesting, remove all foliage and small potatoes from the soil to prevent diseases from affecting next year’s crop.
For best results, plant your Charlotte seed potatoes as soon as possible after purchase. Keep them in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated area until planting, ensuring they remain frost-free. Grown from cultivated stock, these seed potatoes promise an enjoyable and rewarding gardening experience.
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