King Edward Potato Seeds - Grow Your Own Classic and Flavorful Potatoes

Key Attributes:

• Quantity: Available in packs of 100, 500, or 1000 seeds per pack
• Mature Height: Potatoes grow as underground tubers, so there's no mature height above ground.
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade, at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, loose soil with a pH of 5.0-6.5 is ideal for potato cultivation.
• Uses: King Edward potatoes are versatile and can be used for boiling, baking, roasting, and mashing.

Product Details:

• Germination Rate: High, ensuring a good percentage of seeds will sprout.
• Seed Freshness: New seeds, ensuring optimal germination.
• Origin: Sustainably sourced from reputable growers.
• Shelf Life: Best planted within 1 year for maximum germination potential.

Planting Instructions:

1. Seed Preparation:

   • Prior to planting, it's recommended to chit the potatoes. Chitting involves placing the seed potatoes in a cool, light place for a few weeks before planting to encourage the development of short, sturdy sprouts.

2. Sowing:

   • Plant chitted seed potatoes into well-prepared soil, either in rows or in mounds, with the sprouts facing upwards. Space the seed potatoes about 12 inches apart in rows, with rows spaced about 2-3 feet apart.

3. Germination:

   • Potato seeds do not germinate like typical seeds; instead, they develop shoots from the eyes of the seed potato. These shoots will emerge from the soil within 2-3 weeks after planting.

4. Transplanting:

   • Potatoes are typically not transplanted once planted in the ground. Ensure proper spacing at the time of planting to allow the tubers to develop freely underground.

5. Care and Maintenance:

   • Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged throughout the growing season.
   • Mulch around the potato plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
   • Hill up soil around the base of the plants when they reach about 6 inches tall to protect developing tubers from exposure to sunlight, which can cause them to turn green and become toxic.
   • Harvest potatoes when the foliage has died back, typically 2-3 weeks after flowering.

Happy gardening! Enjoy growing this classic and delicious potato variety!