Potato Rocket (First Early)

Description

Planting Depth: 10-13cm/4-5″

Planting Apart: 20-23cm/8-9″

When to plant: March onwards

How to plant: Chitting potatoes (encouraging the seed to sprout before planting) can lead to an earlier harvest than planting directly into the ground. To do this place the seed potatoes into an open container such as an egg box, in a light airy position, protected from frost. The potatoes will grow shoots.

Planting-out can take place as soon as the risk of frost has passed in your area (March-May). Dig over and cultivate the ground to be planted, removing any weeds. Raise shallow ridges 60cm/24″ apart and plant the seed potatoes into the ridge 12cm/5″ and 22cm/9″ apart. If the potatoes have been chitted, take care not to damage the chits (shoots) as you plant.

When the plants reach approx. 20cm/8″ tall, draw earth up the sides of the plant (covering the lower leaves) This will prevent light from reaching the newly forming potatoes and encourage a higher yield. Watering regularly will improve the yield and discourage scab from forming.

Harvest Time = June-July

Key Features: Very early with high yields. Eelworm resistance