'Caledonian Pearl' First Early Seed Potatoes
The gourmand's choice for salads
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
1kg Bag (Approx 8-14 Tubers)
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'Caledonian Pearl' First Early Seed Potatoes
- A superb first early variety, 'Caledonian Pearl' potatoes are the perfect choice for salads and boiling, but can also be used for a variety of other purposes, including 'smashed' potatoes.
- Boasting excellent resistance to Potato Virus Y (PVY) and powdery scab, as well as sporting good storage potential, these spuds are prized for more than just their gourmet taste!
- Plant your potatoes in March for a June (or July) harvest. Grow your potatoes in loamy, well-drained soil in the open ground, in potato bags or large containers.
- Unlike maincrop potatoes, which have thick, set skins, first earlies are generally best consumed quickly after harvesting, so it's important you get those recipes ready ahead of time.
- Speaking of recipes, check out this incredible potato salad recipe from Chef Jess to see how you could use your homegrown potatoes.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Caledonian Pearl' first early potatoes are ideal for growing in 30-litre potato bags or large pots on a patio.
How big does it get?
The 'Caledonian Pearl' potato plant typically reaches a height and spread of 60 centimetres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Caledonian Pearl' first early seed potato needs full sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Caledonian Pearl' seed potato prefers a loose, well-drained soil enriched with compost.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Caledonian Pearl' first early seed potato requires consistent watering, needing about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, especially when the tubers are forming.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the 'Caledonian Pearl' first early seed potato does not require pruning.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Caledonian Pearl' first early seed potato is a half-hardy plant with an RHS hardiness rating of H3, capable of tolerating temperatures down to -5°C. It is hardy in coastal and milder areas of the UK, but may require winter protection such as a cloche in colder inland regions.
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When it comes to veg plants, if Cameron doesn’t know about it? It ain’t worth knowing. They’re one of his horticultural passions and the quality of the produce he – well, produces – at the nursery is testament to that fact. Cameron pairs time-honoured horticultural traditions alongside the very best modern techniques in our fabulous, purpose-built nursery in Evesham. With a background that saw him place at the Grand Finals at the Young Horticultural Awards back in 2022, we’re proud to have someone that really knows his onions.
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