Seed Potato 'Desiree' (Pack Of 6 Tubers)

Seed Potato 'Desiree' (Pack of 6 tubers) One of the most popular potatoes grown in the UK, Desiree is a brilliant potato for experienced gardeners & those who are new to 'grow your own'! Simply delicious and highly versatile, creamy-yellow flesh contrasts well with the red skins. Desiree is a great all-round maincrop variety - make them into chips, roasties, jacket potatoes or simply boil them up and melt butter over them! A great cropper and very easy to grow either in pots or planters, or direct i...

• DETAILS - Supplied as a pack of 6 tubers ready for chitting or storing ready for planting. Plant between Jan and May with harvesting July to October.
• HOW TO - You will need to 'chit' your potato tubers when they arrive. Stand them up in an egg box so they can start growing shoots. Plant after 3-4 weeks, taking care not to damage the shoots. Keep your potatoes well watered.
• POTATO SUCCESS - A great cropper and very easy to grow – keep your home-grown potatoes in our traditional hessian sacks and they'll keep right through to have with your Christmas dinner!
• VERSATILE POTATO - One of the most versatile potato varieties – makes delicious chips and perfect for baking, mashing and roasting.
• GROW YOUR OWN - An ideal potato for home gardeners - and one of the most popular varieties we stock with its striking red skin and creamy-yellow flesh.