Duke Of York - 2.5kg

‘Duke of York’ is a classic first early seed potato and a real favourite for that first taste of the season. It produces smooth, red-skinned tubers with creamy white flesh and a lovely traditional flavour—perfect boiled as new potatoes, served with butter and herbs, or used in warm salads. Quick to crop and ideal for UK gardens, it’s a great choice for beds, allotments, and even large containers for an extra-early harvest.

Planting Instructions

When to Plant:

For best results, chit (sprout) seed potatoes in a cool, bright place from February. Plant outdoors from March onwards when the soil is workable and the risk of hard frost is reducing.

Where to Plant:
Choose a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil. Potatoes crop best in open ground, raised beds or large containers/grow bags. Avoid planting potatoes in the same spot every year—rotate crops to reduce disease.

How to Plant:

• Depth: Plant tubers at around 10–15 cm deep with the shoots (chits) facing upwards.
• Spacing: Space tubers about 30 cm apart with 60 cm between rows.
• Soil Prep: Dig in well-rotted compost before planting. Avoid very fresh manure as it can encourage scab.

Watering:
Water after planting if the soil is very dry. Once growth is underway, keep plants evenly watered during dry spells, especially as tubers form.

Aftercare Tips:

• Earth up stems as they grow by drawing soil up around the shoots to protect developing tubers from light.
• In frosty weather, protect young shoots with horticultural fleece or extra soil.
• Remove any weeds and keep the area tidy to improve airflow.
• Harvest as new potatoes once plants have flowered and tubers are a usable size.

Top Tip:
For the earliest crop, grow ‘Duke of York’ in large pots or grow bags and keep them in a sheltered spot. Start earthing up with compost as shoots appear to maximise yields.

Plant Details

Type: First Early
Harvest: Typically June – July (around 10–12 weeks after planting, weather dependent)
Tuber: Red skin, white/cream flesh
Best for: Boiling, new potatoes, salads 

Pack size: 2.5kg seed potatoes