25kg Golden Wonder Seed Potatoes - ORGANIC

Golden Wonder is a late-maturing heritage variety grown for flavour rather than cosmetic perfection. The long oval tubers develop a thick russet skin and cream flesh with very high dry matter, producing the dry, floury eating quality associated with traditional Irish potatoes.

It is outstanding for roasting, chips, mash and baking, and its flavour is often considered to improve after a period in store. Because it is late, Golden Wonder benefits from going into the ground promptly once conditions are suitable and from being given time to complete its season. It has useful resistance to common scab and dry rot but is susceptible to blight.

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.