{"id":9137548787987,"title":"KING EDWARD (MC) 2kg seed potatoes","handle":"king-edward-mc-2kg-seed-potatoes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"12\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KUEB5EH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"B0BAW4R\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"S9PJC2J\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Edward seed potatoes are probably the most famous potato variety on the market, and for good reason - they have both excellent cooking and taste qualities. Once cooked, King Edward potatoes rarely discolour and offer a broad range of uses. Often copied but never beaten, it's not hard to see why King Edward seed potatoes have been around for a century - a great, solid all-round potato for home growers to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaincrop\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseed potatoes mature in 125-140 days and, if planted in late April, can be harvested by mid-August.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"QLIQ3MX\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"XYDU234\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOIL\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePREPARATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal soil conditions for growing potatoes are sandy loam soils which can be enriched with lots of organic matter to aid water retention and provide suitable feeding for you potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy clay soils can be improved by adding sharp sand and lots of organic matter in the autumn of the year, so that the new soil mixture can be exposed to frost which will help break up the soil structure and make it easier to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unable to get organic matter, you can add compost to the area you wish to plant your potatoes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING INSTRUCTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach potato should be 25cm from the next, with rows spaced 60cm apart. Always make sure the eyes are facing upwards. Drills should be 15cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE INSTRUCTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater well in dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARVESTING INSTRUCTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest June-July. Dig up mature potatoes and store them in a cool, dry and dark location. Potatoes can be stored for several months. Tip: when harvesting, remove all foliage and small potatoes from the soil and discard, to avoid diseases on next year’s crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant as soon as possible after purchase. Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place until planting. Keep free from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2026-01-12T12:59:35+00:00","created_at":"2024-03-07T09:58:54+00:00","vendor":"Whitakers Garden Centre","type":"Shop-Seeds-Veg Grass Potato Seeds","tags":["Seed Potatoes"],"price":599,"price_min":599,"price_max":599,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":48279687725331,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"5035714000393","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"KING EDWARD (MC) 2kg seed potatoes","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":599,"weight":2000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"5035714000393","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.whitakersgardencentre.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_2093.jpg?v=1768222248"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.whitakersgardencentre.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_2093.jpg?v=1768222248","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":69456222781823,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":4032,"width":3024,"src":"\/\/www.whitakersgardencentre.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_2093.jpg?v=1768222248"},"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":4032,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.whitakersgardencentre.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_2093.jpg?v=1768222248","width":3024}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"12\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KUEB5EH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"B0BAW4R\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"S9PJC2J\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Edward seed potatoes are probably the most famous potato variety on the market, and for good reason - they have both excellent cooking and taste qualities. Once cooked, King Edward potatoes rarely discolour and offer a broad range of uses. Often copied but never beaten, it's not hard to see why King Edward seed potatoes have been around for a century - a great, solid all-round potato for home growers to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaincrop\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseed potatoes mature in 125-140 days and, if planted in late April, can be harvested by mid-August.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"QLIQ3MX\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"XYDU234\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOIL\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePREPARATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal soil conditions for growing potatoes are sandy loam soils which can be enriched with lots of organic matter to aid water retention and provide suitable feeding for you potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy clay soils can be improved by adding sharp sand and lots of organic matter in the autumn of the year, so that the new soil mixture can be exposed to frost which will help break up the soil structure and make it easier to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unable to get organic matter, you can add compost to the area you wish to plant your potatoes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING INSTRUCTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach potato should be 25cm from the next, with rows spaced 60cm apart. Always make sure the eyes are facing upwards. Drills should be 15cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE INSTRUCTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater well in dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARVESTING INSTRUCTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest June-July. Dig up mature potatoes and store them in a cool, dry and dark location. Potatoes can be stored for several months. Tip: when harvesting, remove all foliage and small potatoes from the soil and discard, to avoid diseases on next year’s crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant as soon as possible after purchase. Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place until planting. Keep free from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}