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Second early potatoes should be planted up from March to late May and the small, new potatoes will be ready to harvest in approximately 13 weeks. They will benefit from 'chitting'before planting and can be grown either in the ground or in potato patio planters.
Potato 'Melody'Solanum tuberosum
Second early. Potato ‘Melody’ produces good yields of superb quality, smooth, yellow-skinned tubers with appealing pale yellow flesh that store well over a long period. This versatile second early variety has a dry texture that makes it perfect as a general use potato for roasting, mashing and baking. It can also be harvested later as an early maincrop if larger tubers are required. This reliable variety has good resistance to Golden Eelworm, Common Scab, and Tuber Blight. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Shetland Black'Solanum tuberosum Second early. Shallow eyed tubers with dark blue to almost black skin, and pale yellow floury flesh with a distinctive purple vascular ring. Potato Shetland Black is a general purpose, Victorian second early variety for baking, roasting or steaming. 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 'Gourmet Collection'Solanum tuberosum Customer RatingIntroduced exclusively by Thompson & Morgan - Best In Class - for gourmet potatoes Second early, early maincrop. Colin Randel, Chairman of the RHS Vegetable Trials Committee has tried and tested hundreds of potatoes over the years. With his specialist knowledge he has picked three tasty potato varieties as his top rated for flavour. Grow this special selection in our effortless patio planters for a taste sensation. The perfect potato dish simply doesn't get any easier than this! Height and spread: 60cm (24").
Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Saxon' - Part of the Alan Romans CollectionSolanum tuberosum
Second early. After hearing me decry modern varieties for lack of flavour, one of the promoters insisted I tried ‘Saxon’. It is very pleasant and creamy. I ate my words (as well!). It is an attractive, high yielding, disease resistant, general purpose variety from PBI (now Cygnet PB). To avoid gaps, ‘Saxon’ needs to be planted in mild conditions. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Edzell Blue' - Part of the Alan Romans CollectionSolanum tuberosum
Second early. An old second early potato dating back to the early 1900’s. Stunning violet skinned tubers with contrasting white flesh make this a particularly attractive variety. Potato ‘Edzell Blue’ has a delicate flavour and floury texture that can be prone to collapse when boiled, but makes fabulous good chips, mash or roast potatoes. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |