Desiree Seed Potatoes 2KG
Desiree Seed Potatoes 2KG
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Main Crop
Desiree Seed Potatoes are a popular maincrop variety known for their distinctive red skin and creamy yellow flesh. They have a firm texture that holds up well to cooking, making them perfect for boiling, mashing, roasting, and even baking. Their excellent flavour, versatility, and high yield make Desiree a go-to choice for both home gardeners and chefs alike.
Key Features:
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Maincrop Variety: Desiree potatoes are ready to harvest in approximately 20 weeks, offering a plentiful crop for late summer and autumn.
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Exceptional Taste: With a smooth texture and rich, buttery flavour, these potatoes are ideal for a wide range of dishes.
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High Yield: Desiree is known for producing abundant crops, making it a rewarding choice for gardeners looking for a large harvest.
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Disease Resistant: This variety has good resistance to common potato diseases, ensuring a healthy and reliable crop.
Growing Instructions:
Plant maincrop potatoes from March. Before planting, 'chit' the seed potatoes by setting them out in a cool, bright position (around 10°C / 50°F) to allow them to sprout.
When planting maincrop potatoes in the ground, avoid areas where potatoes have grown for two consecutive years to reduce the risk of disease. Choose a sheltered position in full sun with moist, well-drained soil, and incorporate plenty of well-rotted manure. Plant the seed potatoes in rows, spacing them 45cm (18") apart with rows set out 75cm (2', 6") apart. Place the seed potatoes into 10cm (4") deep trenches and cover them with soil. When shoots reach 20cm (8"), mound soil around them, leaving just a few centimetres visible. Repeat this process after three weeks.
For limited space, consider growing potatoes in bags. Fill an 8-litre potato bag with quality compost mixed with well-rotted manure, leaving some space at the top. Carefully place a single chitted tuber with the shoots pointing upwards at a depth of 12cm (5") from the soil surface. Position the bags in a sunny area and water regularly to keep the compost moist.
By following these guidelines, you'll soon be rewarded with a bountiful harvest of Desiree Seed Potatoes!
Jamieson Brothers Seed Potatoes
At Lincs Plants, we strive to provide fast and reliable shipping to ensure your plants arrive in perfect condition. We offer 1-3 day shipping through a variety of dispatch methods to suit your needs. Here’s an overview of our shipping process:
Processing Time:
Orders are processed within 1 - 3 business day after payment confirmation. Orders placed on weekends or public holidays will be processed the next business day.
Shipping Methods:
- Standard Shipping (1-3 days): Our standard shipping option ensures delivery within 1-3 days via trusted couriers.
- Express Shipping (1-2 days): For quicker delivery, choose express shipping at checkout, ensuring your plants arrive within 1-2 days.
Dispatch Methods:
We use various reliable carriers depending on your location and the nature of the plants ordered. We ensure that all plants are packed securely to maintain freshness during transit.
Shipping Costs:
Shipping costs are calculated based on the size, weight, and destination of your order and will be displayed at checkout.
Delivery Times:
Delivery times may vary depending on your location. Please allow 1-3 business days from the dispatch date for delivery.
Plant Care Upon Arrival:
We take great care to ensure your plants arrive in excellent condition. Upon receipt, please unpack them immediately and follow our care instructions.
Should you have any questions or concerns about your shipment, feel free to contact us. We're here to help ensure you receive the best quality plants right at your doorstep!
Recycled Growing Media
At Lincs Plants, we’re proud to use a recycled, peat free growing mix that’s made right here in Lincolnshire. It’s made from coir with around 20% silt loam added in.
The coir keeps the mix light and free draining, while the silt loam adds structure and helps hold moisture and nutrients. By recycling used media and using locally sourced materials, we cut down on waste and reduce the need for imported peat based composts.
This home grown mix is part of our commitment to sustainable growing and supporting local production wherever possible.
At Lincs Plants, we operate from two main locations. When you place an order, we prepare and pack plants across both sites depending on what you’ve ordered.
Site 1 – Packing and Distribution
This site holds:
Oxygenating bunches
Loose lilies
Aquarium plants
Snails
Pots
Pond packs
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Potted lilies
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Tropical plants
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We start processing orders each morning at 8am.
Orders that include items from Site 2 are dispatched the following day.
Orders that only include items from Site 1 are usually dispatched the same day.
During our peak periods, we can process up to 3,000 orders a day across multiple departments. Each department either supports a main packing team or packs orders directly.
We have five collections a day, so orders can leave throughout the day as soon as they’re ready.
During busy times, if we experience any delays, we’ll post updates on our social media and website to give everyone a heads up. This helps keep customers informed if there’s likely to be a delay of a few days.
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