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First Early
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.
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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 '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 'Orla'Solanum tuberosum  Customer RatingFirst early. Potato ‘Orla’ has outstanding foliage and tuber blight resistance, producing creamy skinned, pale yellow fleshed, round-oval tubers. This first early variety can also be grown as a second early and early maincrop from slightly later plantings, as tubers will bulk up well. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Please note: Potato ‘Orla’ CANNOT be sent to Northern Ireland or Eire. 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 Ever popular as a new potato with slightly waxy firm white flesh of good flavour which does not disintegrate or discolour on cooking.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 '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 '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 '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 'Maris Bard'Solanum tuberosum First 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 'Beginners Collection'Solanum tuberosum Customer RatingFirst early, second early, maincrop. Our choice of reliable, easy to grow varieties for both the beginner and the enthusiast. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Please note: This collection CANNOT be sent to Northern Ireland or Eire.
Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Dunluce'Solanum tuberosum First early. Potato ‘Dunluce’ comes from the same breeder as ‘Ulster Chieftain’ with good early yields of oval, white-skinned and fleshed tubers with shallow eyes. This first early variety is ideal for making summer chips or for boiling and steaming as a new potato, and does not disintegrate during cooking. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Allotment Favourites Collection'Solanum tuberosum Second early, maincrop. Grow these reliable and trusted allotment favourites for an ongoing supply of home grown potatoes. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Please note: This collection CANNOT be sent to Northern Ireland or Eire.
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 |
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 'Heritage Collection'Solanum tuberosum First early, second early, early maincrop, maincrop. These five heritage varieties, all dating from before the 1950’s, have survived in enthusiasts’ collections over many years. T&M has previously sold these as microplants and minitubers, however we are delighted to be able to offer these now as regular seed potatoes. Height and spread: 60cm (24").
Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Baby New Potato Collection'Solanum tuberosum First early. This superb collection of first early potatoes will produce plenty of baby new potatoes for boiling or steaming, that can be enjoyed eaten hot or cold. Perfect for growing in patio bags where space is limited. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Please note: This collection CANNOT be sent to Northern Ireland or Eire.
Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Multi Minis Collection'Solanum tuberosum First early. Try growing these high yielding, baby new potatoes - you can double the number of tubers produced from regular new potatoes! Height and spread: 60cm (24").
Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Customer Favourites Collection'Solanum tuberosum First early, second early, maincrop. All of your favourite varieties in one fantastic collection. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Please note: This collection CANNOT be sent to Northern Ireland or Eire.
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 |
Potato Patio Planter CollectionSolanum tuberosum Customer RatingFirst early, second early. Growing your own delicious potatoes just got even easier! Just fill the bags with compost and plant them up with the delicious first and second early potatoes supplied. Height and spread: 60cm (24").
Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Blight Dodgers Collection'Solanum tuberosum First early. Grow this first early "blight dodgers" collection for your first potatoes of the year - ready to lift before blight becomes a problem! Suitable for growing in the vegetable plot or in potato bags on the patio. Height and spread: 60cm (24”).
Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Duke of York' - Part of the Alan Romans CollectionSolanum tuberosum
First early Bred by William Sim of Fyvie, Aberdeenshire, "Dukes" quickly established themselves worldwide with a reputation for quality which survives to this day. The tubers are pale yellow, smooth and attractive. They are waxy, boiling, almost salad, potatoes at the start of their season but they quickly mature, dry matter increases and they become very versatile. Despite moans from the 'waxy' brigade about them disintegrating, they are a flavour reference as far as I am concerned.Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Accord' - Part of the Alan Romans CollectionSolanum tuberosum
First early ‘Accord’ is fairly high yielding, disease resistant and general purpose. It is double eelworm resistant. Tuber blight resistance is higher than foliar. This is a useful variety for the gardener and a personal favourite but it is sometimes difficult to find. Some seed is grown in Scotland which tends to suggest that it is not particularly prone to the soft rots that preclude other earlies from the Continent being grown in the wetter, colder climate of the north.Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Sharpe's Express' - Part of the Alan Romans CollectionSolanum tuberosum
First early This garden classic was produced by Charles Sharpe of Sleaford. He was a major miller, merchant and seedsman in the town and may not have been personally responsible for his company’s varieties. ‘Express’ has high dry matter, very good flavour and cooks well although boiling requires care. It was TV gardener, Percy Thrower’s favourite. Yield and disease resistance are poor but some of Scotland’s leading growers used to certify a small patch to keep the variety going for their own family use.Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Home Guard' - Part of the Alan Romans CollectionSolanum tuberosum
First early This was introduced by McGill & Smith of Ayr during World War II. Members of the Home Guard helped promote its use and it quickly became a commercial success because of its early yield. It is still the main early in Ireland and is still popular with gardeners. In my opinion it is an early early which is best eaten early.Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Vanessa' - Part of the Alan Romans CollectionSolanum tuberosum
First early ‘Vanessa’ is very like an early ‘Desiree’ but the tubers tend to be smoother and more suitable for exhibition use. Even the foliage is very ‘Desiree’ like.Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Ulster Sceptre' - Part of the Alan Romans CollectionSolanum tuberosum
First early This was John Clarke’s most successful variety. Like the other 'Ulster' still available, it is best eaten early and fresh. The yield of waxy tubers is high, even by present standards.Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Favourite Earlies Collection B'Solanum tuberosum First early. Grow this first early favourites collection for your first taste of the season of delicious 'new potatoes'. Suitable for growing in the vegetable plot or in potato bags on the patio. Height and spread: 60cm (24”).
Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Lady Christl'Solanum tuberosum Customer RatingFirst early Quickly became a customer favourite for its good yields of very early, firm, oval, smooth, pale yellow-skinned tubers. The creamy flesh has an excellent flavour as a new potato and remains firm on cooking. This RHS AGM variety bulks up quickly as a first early, or leave it as a second early if larger tubers are required. With good disease resistance, including golden eelworm, Potato ‘Lady Christl’ is easy to grow and 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 |
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