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Seed Potato Charlotte Summer Planting – 10 Quality Tubers

Seed Potato Charlotte Summer Planting Tubers are specially selected for late-season planting, allowing gardeners to enjoy delicious homegrown new potatoes at Christmas. One of the most popular salad potato varieties, Charlotte produces smooth, waxy potatoes with outstanding flavour and a firm texture that holds beautifully when cooked.

Renowned for its excellent blight resistance and good storage qualities, Charlotte Potatoes are ideal for boiling, steaming, salads, and serving as traditional new potatoes. This reliable variety performs exceptionally well in containers, potato bags, raised beds, and vegetable gardens.

Supplied as 10 quality tubers, these convenient taster packs from Taylors Bulbs are perfect for smaller gardens, raised beds, and gardeners wishing to try different potato varieties without committing to larger quantities.

Key Features

Popular salad potato variety with excellent flavour and firm texture.

Produces smooth, waxy potatoes ideal for boiling and salads.

Excellent blight resistance for reliable crops.

Good storage qualities after harvesting.

Perfect for summer planting and Christmas harvesting.

Supplied as 10 quality seed potato tubers.

Suitable for containers, potato bags, raised beds, and gardens.

How to Grow Seed Potato Charlotte Summer Planting

Plant Seed Potato Charlotte Tubers from July to August in containers, potato bags, raised beds, or well-prepared garden soil.

Plant tubers approximately 10–15 cm deep and space them around 25–30 cm apart.

Grow in a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil and keep plants well watered during dry periods.

As shoots emerge, gradually earth up around stems or add compost to containers to encourage tuber production.

Harvest from November onwards once tubers have reached a suitable size for delicious Christmas new potatoes.

Potato Growing Tips

Use fresh compost when growing in containers or potato bags.

Keep plants well watered during tuber development.

Protect foliage from early autumn frosts if necessary.

Harvest as required for the freshest flavour.

Store harvested potatoes in a cool, dark location.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are summer planting seed potatoes?
Summer planting potatoes are specially prepared tubers planted in July and August for harvesting in late autumn and around Christmas.

Are Charlotte potatoes good for salads?
Yes, Charlotte Potatoes are one of the most popular salad potato varieties thanks to their waxy texture and excellent flavour.

Can Charlotte potatoes be grown in containers?
Yes, they perform exceptionally well in containers, potato bags, and raised beds.

When can I harvest Charlotte Christmas potatoes?
Harvests are typically ready from November onwards depending on planting date and growing conditions.

Perfect For

Christmas potatoes

Container growing

Potato bags

Raised beds

Small gardens

Salad potatoes

Kitchen gardens

Beginner gardeners