{"product_id":"desiree-seed-potatoes-10-tubers-summer-planting","title":"Desiree Seed Potatoes 10 Tubers – Summer Planting | Taylors","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1norqf6\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"38\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"38\"\u003ePRE-ORDER for Shipping Mid July\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"suk7gk\" data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"102\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eSeed Potato Desiree Summer Planting – 10 Quality Tubers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eSeed Potato Desiree Summer Planting Tubers are specially selected for late-season planting, allowing gardeners to enjoy delicious homegrown \u003cstrong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"273\"\u003enew potatoes at Christmas\u003c\/strong\u003e. One of the UK's most popular \u003cstrong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"333\"\u003emaincrop potato varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eDesiree Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e are renowned for their excellent flavour, smooth red skins, and reliable harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eProducing oval-shaped potatoes with creamy yellow flesh, \u003cstrong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"517\"\u003eDesiree Potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e are highly versatile and perfect for roasting, baking, boiling, mashing, and chips. This dependable variety performs well in a wide range of soil conditions and is valued for its excellent resistance to drought and good disease tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eSupplied as 10 quality tubers, these convenient taster packs from \u003cstrong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eTaylors Bulbs\u003c\/strong\u003e are perfect for smaller gardens, raised beds, and gardeners wishing to try different potato varieties without committing to larger quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"pm8yra\" data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003ePopular \u003cstrong data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eDesiree potato variety\u003c\/strong\u003e with smooth red skins and creamy flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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data-end=\"1568\"\u003ePlant Seed Potato Desiree Tubers from July to August in containers, potato bags, raised beds, or well-prepared garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003ePlant tubers approximately 10–15 cm deep and space them around 25–30 cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eGrow in a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil and keep plants well watered during dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eAs shoots emerge, gradually earth up around stems or add compost to containers to encourage tuber production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003eHarvest from November onwards once tubers have reached a suitable size for delicious Christmas new potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"xbqhwk\" data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1982\" 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