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Red Duke of York Seed Potatoes

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What they are

  • A heritage first-early potato variety dating back to 1942. It’s known for its striking deep red skin and pale yellow, floury flesh. It’s regarded as a flavour-forward all-rounder, especially good boiled or in salads.

Key characteristics

  • Skin: deep red; Flesh: creamy yellow
  • Texture: dry/mealy (great for baking, roasting, mash, and salads)
  • Culinary uses: versatile—boil, roast, bake, mash, chip, or salad potatoes
  • Recognition: has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) in some listings.

Growing (quick guide)

  • Type: First Early
  • Planting window: typically planted late winter to early spring in many places; harvest often in early summer (about 10–12 weeks from planting, depending on climate).
  • Spacing/depth: about 10 cm deep and 30–40 cm apart in rows, with 60 cm between rows as a common guideline; earth up as shoots appear to form tubers and protect against frost.

 

 

7 tubers | 14 tubers | 35 tubers

Useful Information

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS:

Each potato should be 35cm from the next, with rows spaced 70cm apart. Always make sure the eyes are facing upwards. Drills should be 15cm deep.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:

Water well in dry spells.

HARVESTING INSTRUCTIONS:

Harvest 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.

Plant; March – April
Harvest Time; 13-15 Weeks
Harvest; June – July

Please note: Harvest times are subject to weather and climate. Harvest fully mature potatoes and store them in a cool, dry, and dark place to ensure their longevity, with the potential for storage lasting several months. A helpful tip during harvesting is to eliminate all foliage and small potatoes from the soil, discarding them to prevent diseases from affecting the next year’s crop.

Additional information

Packet Size

7 tubers | 14 tubers | 35 tubers

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