25kg Alanis Seed Potatoes - ORGANIC

Alanis brings together the qualities that make a maincrop worth growing: excellent tolerance of late blight, large long-oval tubers and a dry, fluffy texture that comes into its own in the kitchen.

The breeder highlights Alanis for French fries, and its generous, elongated tubers are well suited to making substantial home-grown chips. The pale yellow flesh cooks up fluffy; it is also a good choice for baking and roasting when you want a dry, light centre.

There is plenty to like in the garden too. Alanis is a medium-late maincrop with excellent late blight tolerance, good tolerance of dry and hot spells, and strong dormancy that supports long-term storage. The breeder also reports very high yield potential. These are useful strengths, though actual results depend on soil, weather and how the crop is grown.

SOIL PREPARATION:

Choose a place in the garden which has not been used to grow garlic, onions, shallots or leeks for at least two years. The soil should be open, well drained and not have been manured for at least one year.

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS:

Each potato should be 25cm from the next, with rows spaced 60cm 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 as soon as possible after purchase. Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place until planting. Keep free from frost.