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by Sarah - February 1st, 2012.
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Potato Collection (Christmas) - 4 x 20 tuber packs

Potato Collection (Christmas) – 4 x 20 tuber packs £29.99
Second cropping (Christmas).Grow your own new potatoes for Autumn & Christmas. This collection contains four of the best varieties for that ‘New Potato’ taste out of season. Ideal for growing in potato bags. Height and spread: 60cm (24″).Collection comprises:Potato ‘Orla’ – Creamy skinned, pale yellow fleshed, round-oval tubers.Potato ‘Vivaldi’ – Oval tubers are yellow skinned with pale yellow flesh.Potato ‘Carlingford’ – Oval white skinned and waxy fleshed tubers.Potato ‘Maris Peer’ – Firm creamy yellow fleshed tubers that retain their colour and have a superb flavour.Useful links:How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector GuideHow to grow potatoes in bags     How to stop blight

Potato Organic Collection - 6 x 20 tuber packs

Potato Organic Collection – 6 x 20 tuber packs £22.99
First early, second early, maincrop. Our selection of the finest organic varieties to provide a long cropping period of top quality, home grown organic potatoes. Height and spread: 60cm (24″). All varieties have Organic Certification approved by The Soil Association. Please note: This collection CANNOT be sent to Northern Ireland or Eire.Collection comprises:Potato ‘Orla’ (First early) – With good foliage and tuber blight resistance, producing creamy skinned, pale yellow fleshed, round-oval tubers.Potato ‘Charlotte’ (Second early) – Pear shaped, yellow skinned, waxy tubers and creamy yellow flesh of first class flavour.Potato ‘Desiree’ (Early maincrop) – The world’s most popular red potato, with pale yellow, firm waxy flesh.Potato ‘Lady Balfour’ (Early maincrop) – A reliable variety with excellent disease resistance.Potato ‘Cara’ (Late maincrop) – Creamy skin and striking bright red eyes.Potato ‘Sarpo Mira’ (Late maincrop) – Huge yields of tasty, floury potatoes. A real all-rounder for all culinary uses.Useful links:How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector GuideHow to grow potatoes in bags     How to stop blight

The People's Potatoes - by Alan Wilson - 1 book

The People’s Potatoes – by Alan Wilson – 1 book £20.00
This is the definitive book on the potato and potatoes. This book contains more than 400 descriptions, 100 exclusive paintings, a comprehensive insight into commercial potato growing and how you can develop your knowledge and understanding to grow your own potatoes.

Potato 'Sarpo Collection' - 120 tubers - 40 of each variety

Potato ‘Sarpo Collection’ – 120 tubers – 40 of each variety £19.99
Early maincrop, maincrop.With exceptional resistance to potato blight, virus, disease and drought, these ‘Sarpo’ varieties produce high yields – even in poorer soils. Perfect for gardeners who want to grow delicious potatoes without the need for chemical sprays, excessive irrigation and soil improvement additives. Heights and spreads: 60cm (24″).Collection comprises: Potato ‘Blue Danube’ (early maincrop) – Previously known as ‘Adam Blue’, the stunning blue-purple skinned, oval tubers have bright white flesh of good flavour, that are excellent for general culinary purpose. Potato ‘Sárpo Mira’ (maincrop) – This late maincrop variety has it all – unprecedented blight resistance, good slug resistance, vigorous weed suppressing foliage, and it grows well in a wide range of soils. Potato ‘Sarpo Mira’ produces huge yields of tasty, floury tubers that have a long storage potential. A real all-rounder for all cooking purposes.Potato ‘Sárpo Axona’ (maincrop) – Similar to ‘Sarpo Mira’ but the tubers are more regular in shape and the flesh is slightly more creamy.Useful links:How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector GuideHow to grow potatoes in bags     How to stop blight

Potato 'Customer Favourites Collection' - 6 x 20 tuber packs

Potato ‘Customer Favourites Collection’ – 6 x 20 tuber packs £19.99
First 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.Collection comprises: Potato ‘Rocket’ (First Early) – Almost round, white skinned and fleshed tubers. Potato ‘Arran Pilot’ (First Early) – A traditional favourite with white flesh, a firm waxy texture and a pleasing flavour. Potato ‘Kestrel’ (First Early) – Producing tubers of consistent size and shape, with attractive, smooth skins and violet eyes. Potato ‘Charlotte’ (First Early) – Pear shaped, yellow skinned, waxy tubers and creamy yellow flesh of first class flavour. Potato ‘Rooster’ (Late Maincrop) – Easily distinguished by its characteristic red skin and shallow eyes. An excellent all rounder. Potato ‘Pink Fir Apple’ (Late Maincrop) – long, knobbly, pink skinned tubers with butter yellow, waxy flesh, and a distinctive nutty flavour. Useful links:How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector GuideHow to grow potatoes in bags     How to stop blight

Christmas Potato Collection B - 60 tubers - 20 of each variety

Christmas Potato Collection B – 60 tubers – 20 of each variety £19.99
Second cropping (Christmas).Grow your own new potatoes for Christmas with this outstanding selection of second cropping varieties. Height and spread: 60cm (24″).Collection comprises: Potato ‘Charlotte’ – Truly sensational flavour whether eaten hot, smothered in butter, or cold in a tasty salad niçoise. Potato ‘Maris Peer’ – Favoured by restaurants and gardeners alike as the firm creamy yellow fleshed tubers retain their colour and have a superb flavour, without disintegrating.Potato ‘Orla’ – Has outstanding foliage and tuber blight resistance, producing creamy skinned, pale yellow fleshed, round-oval tubers. Useful links:How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector GuideHow to grow potatoes in bags     How to stop blight

Potato 'Favourite Earlies Collection A' - 120 tubers - 20 of each variety

Potato ‘Favourite Earlies Collection A’ – 120 tubers – 20 of each variety £19.99
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″). Collection comprises 10 seed potatoes each of (clockwise from top left):Potato ‘Arran Pilot’- A traditional favourite with white flesh, a firm waxy texture and a pleasing flavour. Potato ‘Foremost’- An RHS AGM variety with slightly waxy, firm white flesh.Potato ‘Lady Christl’ – Very early, smooth oval, pale yellow skinned tubers with creamy flesh that remains firm on cooking.Potato ‘Red Duke of York’ – Oval red tubers with moist yellow flesh of superb flavour. A good all rounder and excellent for roasting.Potato ‘Rocket’ – Almost round, white skinned and fleshed tubers. Potato ‘Pentland Javelin’- A lovely white, waxy fleshed potato that is ideal for boiling as a new or salad potato. Useful links:How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector GuideHow to grow potatoes in bags     How to stop blight

Potato 'Beginners Collection' - 6 x 20 tuber packs

Potato ‘Beginners Collection’ – 6 x 20 tuber packs £19.99
 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.Collection comprises:Potato ‘Rocket’ (First Early) – Almost round, white skinned and fleshed tubers. Potato ‘Pentland Javelin’ (First Early) – Waxy-textured tubers with white skins and flesh that is ideal for boiling as a salad or new potato.Potato ‘Lady Christl’ (First Early) – Smooth oval, pale yellow skinned tubers with creamy flesh that remains firm on cooking.Potato ‘Kestrel’ (Second Early) – Producing tubers of consistent size and shape, with attractive, smooth skins and violet eyes.Potato ‘Desiree’ (Early Maincrop) – The world’s most popular red potato, with pale yellow, firm waxy flesh.Potato ‘Cara’ (Late Maincrop) – Creamy skin and striking bright red eyes.Useful links:How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector GuideHow to grow potatoes in bags     How to stop blight

Potato 'Allotment Favourites Collection' - 6 x 20 tuber packs

Potato ‘Allotment Favourites Collection’ – 6 x 20 tuber packs £19.99
First early, 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.Collection comprises:Potato ‘Lady Christl’ (First early) – Smooth oval, pale yellow skinned tubers with creamy flesh that remains firm on cooking.Potato ‘Orla’ (First early) – With good foliage and tuber blight resistance, producing creamy skinned, pale yellow fleshed, round-oval tubers.Potato ‘Kestrel’ (Second early) – Producing tubers of consistent size and shape, with attractive, smooth skins and violet eyes.Potato ‘Sante’ (Early maincrop) – Probably the most pest and disease resistant variety, growing well in all soils.Potato ‘Cara’ (Late maincrop) – Creamy skin and striking bright red eyes.Potato ‘Lady Balfour’ (Early maincrop) – A reliable variety with excellent disease resistance.Useful links:How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector GuideHow to grow potatoes in bags     How to stop blight

Potato Salad Collection - 6 x 20 tuber packs

Potato Salad Collection – 6 x 20 tuber packs £19.99
Second early, maincrop.Whether eaten hot or cold, these exceptional salad potatoes are simply delicious! This collection contains our choice of the best second early and maincrop salad varieties. Height and spread: 60cm (24″).Collection comprises: Potato ‘International Kidney’ (Second early) – A heritage variety that has stood the test of time.Potato ‘Anya’ (Second Early) – A sought-after modern classic that won’t disappoint.Potato ‘Charlotte’ (Second early) – Pear shaped, yellow skinned, waxy tubers and creamy yellow flesh of first class flavour.