Plant Description:
Pentland Javelin Seed Potatoes – The Versatile All-Rounder
Pentland Javelin seed potatoes are a top choice for gardeners seeking a reliable, multi-purpose variety with exceptional flavour and texture. With their smooth white skin, short oval tubers, and firm, waxy flesh, these potatoes are perfect for a wide range of culinary uses, from boiling and steaming to salads and sautéing.
Why Choose Pentland Javelin?
Delicious Flavor: Mild yet satisfying taste, ideal for everyday meals and special occasions.
Versatility in the Kitchen: Retains its shape beautifully, making it perfect for boiling, steaming, and salads.
Disease Resistance: Resilient against potato scab, mild mosaic virus, slugs, and bruising for dependable harvests.
All-Season Growing: Plant in March for a summer harvest or during summer for fresh autumn and winter crops, perfect for festive feasts.
How to Plant
Chitting: Before planting, place your seed potatoes on a cool, bright windowsill for 4–6 weeks to encourage sprouting.
Planting: From March onwards, plant 10cm deep and 20cm apart in rows, leaving 30cm between rows.
Earthing Up: Draw soil around the shoots as they grow to protect from frost and sunlight, ensuring healthy, vibrant tubers.
Watering: Keep soil moist, especially during warm spells, to promote strong growth.
Harvesting Pentland Javelin
Expect your potatoes to be ready for harvest in approximately 10–12 weeks. When the time comes:
Cut back the stalks to ground level.
Gently lift the plants with a garden fork.
Clean your freshly harvested potatoes and enjoy them in your favourite dishes.
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