{"product_id":"ulster-prince-1st-2kg-seed-potatoes","title":"ULSTER PRINCE (1st) 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=\"RW5NSND\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"W2S507I\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"FOYU6D1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUlster Prince seed potatoes are a famous first early variety, first listed in 1947 and renowned for their boiling qualities when cooked straight after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUlster Prince tubers are long and white, with shallow eyes and white flesh. These seed potatoes also have good resistance to\u003cspan\u003e \u003cb\u003ecommon scab\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003cb\u003epowdery scab\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, they are also unlikely to disintegrate in the pan when boiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent drought resistance makes Ulster Prince a very popular potato in Cumbria, Lancashire and the surrounding counties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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=\"V2KVROP\"\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esoil\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econditions 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 your 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","brand":"Whitakers Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48280025792787,"sku":"5035714000058","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1153\/9313\/files\/IMG_2091.jpg?v=1768222248","url":"https:\/\/www.whitakersgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/ulster-prince-1st-2kg-seed-potatoes","provider":"Whitakers Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}