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Desiree Seed Potatoes

Desiree Seed Potatoes
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Fruit & Veg
Category
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

RetailerPrice
Gardening Direct£3.99
free p&p
10 tubers
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Amazon£1.70
£3.99 p&p
10 tubers
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Gardening Direct£5.99
free p&p
20 tubers
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Greenfingers£3.99
£4.95 p&p
25 tubers
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Thompson & Morgan£2.99
£6.99 p&p
10 tubers
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Thompson & Morgan£3.99
£6.99 p&p
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Van Meuwen£6.99
£4.95 p&p
5 tubers
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Van Meuwen£9.96
£4.95 p&p
20 tubers
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Thompson & Morgan£7.99
£6.99 p&p
60 tubers
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