Grow Your Own Taylors Charlotte Seed Potato 2kg Second Early

Experience the joy of cultivating your own delicious and versatile potatoes with Taylors Charlotte Seed Potato. This 2kg package features second early potatoes, known for their smooth texture and superb taste. Taylors Charlotte variety is a favorite among home gardeners, prized for its waxy, firm flesh that makes it ideal for salads, boiling, or roasting.

Key Features:

• Second Early Variety: Taylors Charlotte is classified as a second early potato, meaning it matures relatively early in the growing season, allowing you to enjoy a bountiful harvest in a shorter time.
• Smooth and Waxy Texture: These potatoes boast a creamy, waxy texture, making them perfect for salads where the potatoes hold their shape and absorb flavors beautifully.
• Versatile Culinary Uses: Whether you prefer them boiled, roasted, or in salads, Taylors Charlotte potatoes bring a delightful flavor and texture to a variety of dishes.
• High Yield: This 2kg package provides an ample supply of seed potatoes, giving you the opportunity to grow a substantial crop and enjoy the fruits of your gardening efforts.
• Ideal for Home Gardens: Suited for home gardeners of all levels, Taylors Charlotte is relatively easy to cultivate, making it an excellent choice for those new to potato growing or seasoned enthusiasts.

Embark on a rewarding gardening experience with Taylors Charlotte Seed Potato. From the thrill of watching the first shoots emerge to the satisfaction of harvesting your homegrown potatoes, these second early potatoes promise a delectable addition to your culinary adventures. Enjoy the fresh, flavorful taste of homegrown produce with Taylors Charlotte.

HOW TO GROW GUIDE:

1 .Preparing to Plant Potatoes

1:1. Cut larger seed potatoes into pieces with at least one or two eyes (bud-like protrusions that will grow roots) each.
1:2. Allow cut surfaces to air-dry for a day to form a protective layer, that defends against disease.
1:3. The best planting period is early spring after the last frost, or late summer for a fall harvest.

2. Planting your Potatoes

2:1. Select a well-draining, sunny location and dig a narrow trench about 5 inches deep and wide.
2:2. Place potato pieces in the trench, roughly 12 inches apart, eyes facing up, and cover with soil.
2:3. Wait for roots to sprout out of the ground, and then hill up soil around the base of the plant

3. Growing your Potatoes

3:1. Ensure soil is consistently moist (not water- logged), in sunlight, and not cold (10˚C min).
3:2. Get some “10-10-10” (refers to nutrient ratio) fertilizer, follow instructions on the packaging.
3:3. Monitor for disease / pests like potato beetles and control infestations (Get help online).

4. Harvesting your Potatoes

4:1. Harvest when plants have flowered, and foliage begins to turn yellow and die back.
4:2. Gently dig around the plant, avoiding damage, and unearth with your hands.
4:3. Cure harvested potatoes in a cool, ventilated, dark place for 1-2 weeks, avoiding light exposure.

HINTS & TIPS:

Although you need to wait until all risk of frost has gone, and the weather has become warmer, you will get the best chance of a great harvest the earlier you sow your seeds.

The later in the season you sow your seeds, then the later your potatoes will emerge.

If you over-crowd an area with seeds, they will fight against each other. If this happens, you can thin out the seedlings to let the others have a chance to grow.

Don’t be disheartened if it takes longer than you were expecting, it’s important to have a little patients when growing from seed.

AND REMEMBER:

It is best to sow your seeds as soon as possible after purchase but in most cases, you can keep left-over seed mixture to sow again the following year. Store in a cool, dry place. (Always check the sow by date on the back / base of packaging.)