{"product_id":"maris-peer-2kg-approx-20-25-tubers-christmas-harvest-seed-potatoes","title":"Maris Peer (2kg - Approx. 20-25 Tubers) Christmas Harvest Seed Potatoes","description":"\u003cp\u003eJamieson Brothers® Maris Peer Summer Planting \/ Second Cropping Seed Potatoes - 2kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaris Peer seed potatoes are a popular second cropping variety, well suited for summer planting and harvesting at Christmas. They produce oval tubers with smooth white skin and firm, creamy coloured flesh. Their reliable texture and fresh flavour make them a great choice for boiling, steaming and using in potato salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaris Peer also produces attractive, strong-growing foliage with scented flowers, making it an unusual and appealing variety to grow. Disease wise, they have good resistance to skin diseases, helping to produce clean, quality crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOIL PREPARATION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond cropping potatoes are also easily grown in JBA potato planter bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJamieson Bros Tip: Keep the planter bags moist during the growing season but not saturated. Add extra feeding as you see fit when necessary. Protect from frost later in the year. You can grow these potatoes indoors in our JBA potato planter bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCARE INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater well in dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHARVESTING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest October to December. Dig up mature potatoes and store them in a cool, dry and dark location. Potatoes can be stored for several months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip: When harvesting, remove all foliage and small potatoes from the soil and discard to avoid diseases on next year’s crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant as soon as possible after purchase. Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place until planting. Keep free from frost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"preciousplantsuk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56707072819586,"sku":"MPEER-SUMPOT-2KG","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/0296\/7614\/files\/maris_peer-1_1_1_1_1.jpg?v=1781265342","url":"https:\/\/precious-plants.co.uk\/products\/maris-peer-2kg-approx-20-25-tubers-christmas-harvest-seed-potatoes","provider":"preciousplantsuk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}