'Desiree' Maincrop Seed Potatoes
Highly desire(e)d potatoes!
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Desiree' Maincrop Seed Potatoes
- The chef's favourite! Large, rosy red skinned potatoes with a smooth texture and creamy coloured flesh
- Maincrop potatoes are grown to maturity for eating straight away or storing over the winter. They are harvested from September to October
- Grow in open ground, traditional potato sacks or pots at least 45cm wide and deep (two plants per pot)
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
- Grows well in most areas of the UK, with very good disease resistance
- Premium, UK grown first grade seed potatoes sent to you at the best possible time for planting. Always use the highest grade of seed potatoes to ensure a plentiful crop with high pest and disease resistance
- A versatile variety that's ideal for mashing, roasting, chips, wedges and baking
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Desiree' maincrop potatoes are drought-tolerant but still need a large 40-litre container to produce a substantial crop.
How big does it get?
The 'Desiree' potato plant typically reaches a height and spread of 60 centimetres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Desiree' maincrop seed potato needs full sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Desiree' seed potato prefers a loose, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Desiree' maincrop 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 'Desiree' maincrop seed potato does not require pruning.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Desiree' maincrop 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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An experienced hand from seed to harvest
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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