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New products at Dobies

by Sarah - May 8th, 2010.
Filed under: Dobies, New Products.

New item at Dobies

Bargain Patio Potato Growing Kit
Bargain Patio Potato Growing Kit £14.95
Bargain Patio Potato Growing Kit – 15 potato tubers and 3 tough woven polyethylene planters to enable you to grow them on the patio.Potato planters are the easy way to grow your own potatoes.Now you can grow your own crop of spuds on your patio – each planter can grow up to 9 lbs of delicious new potatoes (that’s up to 27 lbs) from these 3 planters!They are made from tough polyethylene material with well positioned drainage holes and can be used over and over again. Plus the carry handles enable you to move them round the garden.• Perfect for patios – or where space is limited• Strong and long lasting construction• 2 strong carry handles• Folds flat for easy winter storage• 8 brass eyelet drainage holes• Size 45cm (18″) high x 35cm (14″) diameter• Full growing instructions supplied5 potato tubers each of:Swift – The earliest potato in our range which can crop as soon as 7 weeks from planting. The creamy waxy flesh has a delicate sweetish taste and will be much appreciated as the first potatoes of summer! Has a very short top growth which allows closer plantings (10″ apart). Keep well watered and free from weeds to maximise yields.Charlotte – Classic salad potato against which all others, are judged. Matures early, producing good numbers of medium sized oval tubers with a waxy texture and very fine flavour.Vivaldi – A highly sought-after variety, widely appreciated for its taste and texture. Lower in carbohydrates and calories than other varieties, making it ideal for slimmers!