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First early potatoes are perfect if you want to grow small, new potatoes and should be planted from the end of February to late May. They'll be ready to harvest in about 10 weeks from the planting date. It's a good idea to 'chit' these varieties before planting - this produces long shoots from which the plants will grow. First early potatoes are ideal for growing in potato patio planters or containers.
Potato 'Arran Pilot'Solanum tuberosum First early A traditional favourite producing white fleshed tubers of firm waxy texture and a pleasing flavour. This first early variety is at its most wonderful straight out of the ground and into the pot for use as a salad or new potato. Potato ‘Arran Pilot’ also shows good resistance to scab. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Pentland Javelin'Solanum tuberosum First early A lovely soft waxy-textured new potato with white skins and flesh that is ideal for boiling as a salad or new potato. Potato ‘Pentland Javelin’ bulks up slightly later than other first earlies to produce a high yield. This first early variety has good all round disease resistance, particularly to golden eelworm. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Red Duke of York'Solanum tuberosum
First early A vigorous red sport of Potato ‘Duke of York’ producing larger, oval, red-skinned tubers with moist yellow flesh of superb flavour. Potato ‘Red Duke of York’ is a good all rounder and really excellent for roasting. This heritage first early variety also holds an RHS AGM. Height and spread: 60cm (24”). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Foremost'Solanum tuberosum First early Potato ‘Foremost’ remains ever popular as a new potato with slightly waxy, firm white flesh of excellent flavour, that doesn’t disintegrate or discolour on cooking. This delicious first early variety holds an RHS AGM. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Accent'Solanum tuberosum
First early. A sought after RHS AGM variety which has been in short supply in recent years. Potato ‘Accent’ produces high yields of uniform, oval tubers with pale yellow flesh that remains firm during cooking - perfect for boiling or steaming as a salad or new potato. This waxy, first early potato also shows good resistance to Golden Eelworm and scab. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Winston' (Exhibitor)Solanum tuberosum First early Potato ‘Winston’ produces good yields of large tubers with even shape and size that are ideal for scooping first prize at the show bench. The creamy, moist flesh of this first early variety has an excellent flavour and does not discolour on cooking. An RHS AGM variety with good resistance to eelworm. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). For growing unmarked exhibition quality tubers we recommend using our Exhibitor Growing Bags. Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'La Bonnotte'Solanum tuberosum
First early. Grown on an island just off the coast of Western France in the Pays de la Loire region, this heirloom variety is the world’s most expensive potato, costing up to £400 per kilo! Only about 100 tonnes of Potato ‘La Bonnotte’ are harvested annually - and due to the delicate nature of the tuber, they must be harvested by hand. Their exquisite taste is due to the algae and seaweed found locally in the soil. We are delighted to have been granted the right to produce minitubers so that our customers can grow this unique early variety at home. Enjoy Potato ‘La Bonnotte’ steamed or carefully boiled as a new or salad potato that can be eaten hot or cold! Height and spread: 60cm (24”). These minitubers are micro-propagated in sterile conditions under stringent quality assurance controls to produce completely disease-free potato tubers. Once planted they will grow vigorously and produce good crops of normal sized tubers. This new technology provides secure long term storage of heritage varieties and allows rapid introduction of varieties, old and new. Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Epicure'Solanum tuberosum First early. A highly sought after floury 'new' potato with white skin and creamy white flesh of delicious flavour. Potato ‘Epicure’ is the traditional Ayrshire potato grown in cold regions for its ability to recover from a touch of frost. Ideal for boiling or steaming. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Maris Bard'Solanum tuberosum Customer RatingFirst early. Smooth white skinned tubers with white flesh and a traditional new potato taste. Potato ‘Maris Bard’ is a very early, heavy cropping variety with good drought and common scab resistant. This popular first early variety is ideal for boiling as a salad potato. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Belana'Solanum tuberosum Customer RatingFirst early. This early variety produces large yields of smooth skinned, oval, yellow tubers with a deep yellow flesh. Potato ‘Belana’ makes a delicious baby new potato. The tubers store well, maintaining a superb flavour for a long period. Height and spread: 60cm (24").Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Luciole'Solanum tuberosum
First early. Potato ‘Luciole’ produces good yields of long, oval tubers with very shallow eyes and bright yellow skins. The firm, waxy flesh is pale yellow in colour and won’t discolour during cooking. This superb first early variety makes an excellent salad potato with a delicious flavour. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Golden Nugget'Solanum tuberosum First early. Double the yield of regular baby new potatoes! Potato ‘Golden Nugget’ produces high yields of short, yellow-skinned tubers with creamy flesh and very shallow eyes. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |