Desiree Seed Potatoes
Desiree is a firm favourite potato of many for its rosy skin and very finely flavoured pale yellow flesh. Tubers can become very large and slightly mis-shapen but that does not detract from this very versatile variety whether baked, roasted or boiled.
Desiree is a maincrop variety. Flesh Colour - Light Yellow. Uses - steam, mash, chips, saute, baked and roast.
Immediately upon arrival unpack your seed potatoes and keep them in trays in a light, airy, frost free place to sprout prior to planting. Planting - depth 10cm (4"); spacing in row - 30-40cm (12-16"); width between rows - 70-75cm (28-30"). Soil should be well-worked and rich in humus (farm-yard manure or garden compost). Earth up two to three times as the top grows, to avoid green tubers. Feed with a balanced fertiliser and always keep your potatoes watered well during dry periods to ensure a good crop.
NB: Quantities are approximate and based on 10 tubers per kilogram.
Available from
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![]() | £3.99 free p&p 10 tubers | Go » |
![]() | £1.70 £3.99 p&p 10 tubers | Go » |
![]() | £5.99 free p&p 20 tubers | Go » |
![]() | £3.99 £4.95 p&p 25 tubers | Go » |
![]() | £2.99 £6.99 p&p 10 tubers | Go » |
![]() | £3.99 £6.99 p&p | Go » |
![]() | £6.99 £4.95 p&p 5 tubers | Go » |
![]() | £9.96 £4.95 p&p 20 tubers | Go » |
![]() | £7.99 £6.99 p&p 60 tubers | Go » |
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