Description
Pack size: 2KG
Introduced in 1979, Premiere potatoes have become a favorite among growers and chefs alike for their yellow skin, creamy yellow flesh, and exceptional flavor. These high-yielding tubers are perfect for early harvesting, offering medium yields, early bulking, and high dry matter—making them a top choice for French fries and other culinary uses.
Key Features
Disease Resistance: Premiere potatoes stand out for their excellent resistance to blight, common scab, powdery scab, spraing, and Potato Cyst Nematode, making them low-maintenance and reliable.
Multi-Purpose Use: Perfect for boiling, baking, chipping, steaming, and as a salad potato, they offer versatility for a variety of dishes.
Outstanding Flavor: Their waxy, creamy-textured flesh delivers a delicious flavor, ideal for chips, roasties, mash, or steamed side dishes.
Perfect For: ✔ Boiling ✔ Baking ✔ Chipping ✔ Steaming ✔ Salads
Growing Instructions
Sprouting: Place seed potatoes in a light, cool area and protect them from frost to encourage sprouting. Planting: Once frost risk has passed, plant 4–5" (10–12 cm) deep in shallow ridges. Space 8–9" (20–22 cm) apart in rows with 2 ft (60 cm) between rows. Earthing Up: When plants reach 8" (20 cm) tall, earth them up to boost yields.
Watering: Keep plants well-watered to maximize yields and prevent scab.
Specifications Height & Spread: 60 cm (24")
Harvest Time: June – July
With their superb disease resistance, ease of cultivation, and incredible flavor, Premiere potatoes are the perfect choice for home gardeners and commercial growers looking for a reliable, versatile crop. Whether for chips, salads, or hearty roast dishes, Premiere potatoes truly shine in the kitchen.
