Seed Potatoes British Queen – Second Early (8 Tubers)

Seed Potatoes ‘British Queen’ – Second Early (8 Tubers)

Potato ‘British Queen’ is a classic and much-loved second early potato variety, renowned for its excellent flavour, floury texture, and traditional heritage. First introduced in the early 1900s, British Queen has remained popular for generations thanks to its outstanding eating quality.

This variety produces oval to round tubers with pale skin and shallow eyes. The flesh is light and floury, making British Queen particularly well suited to boiling, steaming, roasting, and mashing. As a second early, it provides a generous mid-season harvest with dependable yields.

Supplied as certified seed potatoes from Taylors Bulbs, this pack contains 8 healthy tubers, selected for strong growth and reliable performance in gardens and allotments.

Key Features

Traditional second early potato variety

Renowned for excellent flavour

Light, floury texture

Oval to round tubers with pale skin

Reliable yields and consistent performance

Versatile kitchen use

Supplied by Taylors Bulbs

Pack contains 8 certified seed tubers

How to Grow Potatoes ‘British Queen’

Chitting:
Before planting, chit seed potatoes by placing them in a light, cool, frost-free place until strong shoots develop.

Planting Time:
Plant from March to April, once soil conditions allow.

Spacing:
Plant tubers around 30 cm apart, with 60 cm between rows, at a depth of 10–15 cm.

Position:
Grow in a sunny position with well-drained, fertile soil.

Care:
Earth up plants as they grow to protect developing tubers and improve yields. Water during dry spells, especially while tubers are forming.

Harvest:
Harvest from June to July, once plants have flowered and tubers reach usable size.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of potato is British Queen?
British Queen is a second early variety, harvested after first earlies and before maincrop potatoes.

What are British Queen potatoes best used for?
They are ideal for boiling, steaming, roasting, and mashing, with a classic floury texture.

Are these certified seed potatoes?
Yes. These are certified seed potatoes supplied by Taylors Bulbs.

Is British Queen suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to grow and performs reliably in gardens and allotments.

Perfect For

Garden and allotment growing

Mid-season potato harvests

Growers wanting a traditional, great-tasting potato

Boiling, roasting, and mashing