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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 'Rocket'Solanum tuberosum Customer RatingFirst early A very early bulking and heavy cropping first early variety producing almost round, white skinned and fleshed tubers. Potato, ‘Rocket’ has good all round disease resistance including golden eelworm. Easy to grow and quick to produce 'baby new potatoes', Potato ‘Rocket’ is particular well suited to growing in containers and potato bags. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Swift'Solanum tuberosum First early. Potato ‘Swift’ is among the fastest maturing of the first early varieties, being the quickest to produce heavy crops of round, smooth, white-fleshed baby new potatoes, and producing larger tubers than Potato 'Rocket'. Its short bushy habit makes it ideal for containers or potato bags where space is limited. Potato ‘Swift also has partial double eelworm resistance. 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 'Casablanca'Solanum tuberosum First early A new first early variety producing a tasty crop of attractive, smooth white tubers that are perfect for boiling, with the larger tubers making excellent chips. With good resistance to common scab, blackleg and golden eelworm, Potato ‘Casablanca’ is set to become a firm favourite on the show bench and in the kitchen. 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 'Elizabeth'Solanum tuberosum First early. Potato ‘Elizabeth’ produces high yields of yellow skinned and yellow fleshed tubers with good Golden eelworm resistance. The tubers can be harvested as a first early but bulk up quickly for use as a second early too. Delicious eaten hot or cold as a ‘new potato’ or a as salad variety. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Exhibitor Collection'Solanum tuberosum First early, second early, maincrop. Superb value for the show enthusiast, this collection offers our choice of the best potato varieties for the show bench. 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 |