Setanta - Maincrop Seed Potato - Blight Resistant

Setanta - Maincrop Seed Potatoes - 2kg  (Certified Seed)

Setanta are a 'Maincrop' seed potato. Excellent blight resistance with red skin. This Irish variety has been bred from the well known Rooster. It produces reliable large yields with exceptional pest and disease resistance. Floury dry matter texture. Great for novice growers. 

• Pack Size - 2kg (Approx 25-30 tubers)
• Potato Type - Maincrop
• Shape - Oval
• Skin - Red/Smooth
• Texture - Floury
• Uses - Great All-Rounder, Exceptional For Chipping & Roasting

Seed Potato - Growing Tips

• Before sowing it is important to 'Chit' the seed potatoes. 'Chitting' is allowing them to sprout before planting, in order to give them a head start. 
• To 'Chit' the seed potatoes, spread the seed out in a box or ideally an egg-carton and place in a light cool area. Protect from frost.
• Allow the sprouts to grow to around 2-3cm long prior to planting.
• Planting can take place as soon as the risk of frost has passed in your area. March-May.
• Prepare for planting by digging a trench 12-15cm deep and add fertiliser or manure.
• Place the tubers in the trench 30cm apart with sprouts facing upwards, in rows 60cm apart. Cover with soil being careful not to damage the sprouts.
• As the shoots appear above the ground they should be earthed up with soil to cover the plants. This should continue until you have a ridge of earth up to 15-20cm. This 'Earthing -Up' encourages higher yields, protects from frost and new tubers from sunlight.
• Watering your plants well during the season will improve crop yield and discourage scab.
• Keep an eye out for pests and blight warnings until harvest.
• Harvesting Times -
  • ​First Earlies - June/July
  • Second Earlies - July/September
  • Maincrop - September/October