Setanta Potatoes Vegetable Seed Disease Resistant Irish Heirloom Potato Seeds for Home Gardening, High Yield, Ready to Planting

Growing Information :

Key Attributes:

Product Name                   : Setanta Potatoes Vegetable  seeds
Quantity                            : Typically sold by weight (e.g., 1 kg, 2.5 kg, 5 kg)
Mature Height                  : Potato plants can grow up to 2 feet tall, depending on variety
Light Requirements          : Full sun
Soil Requirements            : Well-drained, loose, fertile soil with a pH between 5.0 and 6.5
Uses                                   : Grown for harvesting tubers for consumption; can be boiled, baked, mashed, or used in various culinary dishes

Product Details:

Germination Rate            : N/A (Potatoes are not grown from seeds but from seed potatoes)
Seed Freshness               : New, ensuring optimal growth
Origin                              : Sustainably sourced
Shelf Life                          : Best planted within 1 year for maximum productivity

Planting Instructions:

Seed Preparation:

Chitting (Optional): About 4-6 weeks before planting, place seed potatoes in a cool, bright place (not in direct sunlight) to encourage sprouting. This process, known as chitting, helps in earlier growth once planted.

Sowing:

Planting Time: Plant seed potatoes outdoors in spring after the last frost date when the soil has warmed to about 45-50°F (7-10°C).
Planting Depth: Dig trenches or individual holes approximately 4-6 inches deep.
Spacing: Place seed potatoes 10-12 inches apart, with rows spaced 2-3 feet apart.

Germination:

Growth: Potato plants will emerge from the seed potatoes.
Hilling: As the plants grow and reach about 6-8 inches in height, mound soil around the stems to cover the lower leaves. This encourages additional tuber development and prevents potatoes from turning green.

Transplanting:

Harvesting: Potatoes can typically be harvested 10-12 weeks after planting, once the foliage has died back. Use a garden fork to carefully dig up the potatoes.

Care and Maintenance:

Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged throughout the growing season, especially during dry periods.
Storage: After harvesting, cure potatoes in a cool, dark place for about 2 weeks before storing in a cool (40-50°F or 4-10°C), humid environment to prevent sprouting and maintain quality.