'Kestrel' Second Early Seed Potatoes
Spuds with a unique violet blush
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Kestrel' Second Early Seed Potatoes
- Large potatoes with creamy yellow flesh and attractive light brown skins marked with violet around the eyes. Kestrel is considered one of the top creations of potato supremo Dr. Jack Dunnett MBE, winner of the British Potato Industry Award in 2013
- Second earlies are midseason potatoes that grow rapidly, take up little space and are planted a month after first earlies. They're harvested from July to September
- Grow in open ground, traditional potato sacks or pots at least 45cm wide and deep (two plants per pot)
- One of the best potatoes for the beginner gardener
- Laughs in the face of slugs (do slugs have faces?)
- 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
- Fantastic for chips and roasts
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Kestrel' second early potatoes have excellent disease resistance and grow very well in 30-litre potato bags.
How big does it get?
The 'Kestrel' potato plant typically reaches a height and spread of 60 centimetres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Kestrel' second early seed potato needs full sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Kestrel' seed potato prefers a loose, well-drained soil enriched with organic compost.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Kestrel' second 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 'Kestrel' second early seed potato does not require pruning.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Kestrel' second 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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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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