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

Growing Information :

Key Attributes:

Product Name             : King Edward Potato Seeds
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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!