Wilja Potato Seed – High-Yielding, Versatile Variety

Product Overview

The Wilja Potato is a high-yielding, firm-textured variety, ideal for boiling, roasting, and salads. Known for its excellent flavor and reliable growth, this potato is a favorite among home gardeners and chefs alike.

Key Attributes

• Product Name: Wilja Potato Seed
• Quantity: Available in packs of 100, 500, or 1000 seeds
• Mature Height: 12-24 inches (30-60 cm)
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, loose, and fertile soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5
• Uses: Ideal for boiling, roasting, and making salads due to its firm texture and delicious taste

Product Details

• Germination Rate: High, ensuring strong and reliable growth
• Seed Freshness: New batch, ensuring optimal germination
• Origin: Sustainably sourced
• Shelf Life: Best planted within 1 year for maximum viability

Planting Instructions

1. Seed Preparation

• Cut seed potatoes into smaller pieces, ensuring each piece has at least one or two "eyes" (sprouts).
• Cure the cut pieces by letting them dry for 24-48 hours before planting to reduce the risk of rot.

2. Sowing Instructions

• Timing: Plant early in spring, about 2-4 weeks before the last expected frost date.
• Depth: Dig trenches 4-6 inches deep and place seed pieces 12 inches apart, with rows spaced 24-36 inches apart.
• Covering: Initially cover seed pieces with 2-3 inches of soil.

3. Germination & Early Growth

• Potato plants typically emerge in 2-4 weeks after planting.
• As plants grow, gradually hill up soil around the base, eventually creating mounds about 8 inches high to protect tubers from light exposure.

4. Transplanting (If Started Indoors)

• Direct sowing is recommended, but if starting indoors, harden off seedlings properly before transplanting outside.
• Follow the same spacing and hilling techniques as direct-sown potatoes.

5. Care and Maintenance

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during tuber formation, but avoid waterlogging.
• Mulching: Apply mulch to retain soil moisture, control weeds, and protect tubers from sunlight.
• Hilling: Continue to hill soil around the plants as they grow to protect developing tubers and support plant structure.

6. Harvesting

• Wilja potatoes are typically ready to harvest in 80-100 days.
• Harvest when plants begin to yellow and die back, using a garden fork to gently lift the tubers from the soil.
• Cure freshly harvested potatoes in a dry, dark place for a few days to improve their shelf life.

Enjoy growing delicious, homegrown Wilja potatoes with ease! 

 Happy Gardening!