'Marvel' Maincrop Seed Potatoes
As versatile as they come
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
1kg Bag (Approx 8-14 Tubers)
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'Marvel' Maincrop Seed Potatoes
- When it comes to spuds, few varieties are quite so strong as 'Marvel' - it's like that kid at school who's annoyingly good at everything. From excellent flavour to strong yields, disease resistance to storing potential, this potato has got it all.
- One of the earlier maincrop cultivars, you'll be able to harvest your potatoes from as soon as late July. Generally smooth-skinned, this spud is as easy to peel as it is delicious to eat!
- A brilliant choice for baked potatoes, chips (both thick-cut and French fries) and roast potatoes, 'Marvel' potatoes are low-maintenance and easy to grow, providing you with a bountiful crop for only a relatively minimal input.
- Grow your potatoes in the open ground, traditional hessian potato sacks or containers at least 45cm wide and deep.
- A recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, 'Marvel' potatoes have been recognised as performing particularly well in British gardens.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Marvel' maincrop potatoes can be grown in large potato bags or containers of at least 40 litres, provided they are earthed up regularly.
How big does it get?
The 'Marvel' potato plant typically reaches a height and spread of 60 centimetres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Marvel' maincrop seed potato needs full sun to produce a good yield.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Marvel' seed potato prefers a loose, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Marvel' 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 'Marvel' maincrop seed potato does not require pruning.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Marvel' 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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