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Seed Potatoes 2012

Catalogue |  Seed Potatoes 2012

First Early Potatoes
First Early Potatoes
2nd Early
2nd Early
Early Maincrop
Early Maincrop
Main Crop
Main Crop
Speciality Potato
Speciality Potato


Seed Potatoes

We source our seed potatoes from Skea Organics in Auchterhouse, near Dundee. Scotland is a traditional producer of seed potatoes because the cooler summer temperatures are not favourable for aphids which transmit viruses. In addition many of the seed crops are grown at altitudes up to 200m above sea level - again cooler and less prone to aphid-spread disease. The seed potatoes are grown in rotations of no less than 7 years with often 10 or 12 year between potato crops. This helps to minimize the soil-borne diseases.

We have selected varieties we have grown ourselves and/or those that done well in independent NIAB trials. They will be dispatched in a single batch during February (date will be confirmed).

All varieties available now in both 1kg and 2.5kg nets:

  • A 1kg net contains about 13 tubers - enough for about 4 square metres (5 square yards)
  • A 2.5kg net contains about 32 tubers - enough for about 10 square metres (12.5 square yards)

Postage is only calculated automatically up to 25kg, if you want more, please call for us to arrange.

To see price and more information please click on this link - Potato Delivery Charges explained

If you require delivery to the Northern Ireland (not Orla) or the Scottish Highlands eg postcodes : IV1-IV28, PH19-PH44, PA20-PA29, KA27-KA28 please contact us for a quote.

Why not spread the cost by ordering with a friend?


Potato information

VarietyTypeSuitable fordays to maturity (approx.)*
CasablancaFirst-earlyBoiling, chipping, mashing and roasting.90
Red Duke of YorkFirst-earlyBaking, mashing, roasting.90
SwiftFirst-earlyAll rounder - baking, chipping and boiling.90
CharlotteSecond-early Waxy ~ boiling and salad.110
OrlaEarly maincropBoiling, chipping, mashing and roasting.135
CaraMaincrop Baking and roasting.165
Sarpo MiraMaincrop (red skinned)Baking, chipping, mashing and roasting.165
Highland BurgundyMaincrop Baking, crisps, chipping, mashing and roasting .165
Salad BlueMaincropChips, crisps, mashing and roasting.165
Shetland BlackMaincrop Baking, crisps, chips and roasting..165
Pink Fir AppleLate MaincropBoiling, salad.165

* the way this is normally calculated is the number of days from planting to first harvest. This is only an estimate because of factors such as soil temperature, weather, etc.

Catalogue |  Seed Potatoes 2012

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