{"product_id":"seed-potatoes-red-duke-of-york-autumn-planting-for-christmas-harvest","title":"Seed Potatoes: Red Duke Of York - Autumn Planting For Christmas Harvest","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDue Back In Stock In July 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClick the \"Notify Me When Available\" button and enter your email address to be notified when they are back in stock.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seed Potatoes: Red Duke Of York\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solanum tuberosum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic or Conventional:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conventional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreated or Untreated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treated with Imazalil for storage purposes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1kg (Approx 7 to 12 tubers)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCropping Time: \u003c\/strong\u003eFirst Early\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Potato Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minimun size grade of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35mm and a maximum size grade of 60mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ireland\/Scotland\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e As one of the few early varieties with vibrant red skin, Red Duke of York stands out both in the garden and in the kitchen. This variety produces round, shallow-eyed tubers with creamy yellow flesh and a texture perfect for baking and roasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-growing and high-yielding, it’s a favourite among garden growers, especially when left to mature fully for large, flavorful bakers. Having earned the RHS Award of Garden Merit, Red Duke of York is celebrated as one of the best early varieties, consistently valued by supermarkets and retailers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use for Baking, Boiling, Chipping, Roasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow Red Duke Of York Seed Potatoes for a Christmas Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in August or early September\u003c\/strong\u003e while the soil is still warm. This gives the potatoes time to develop foliage and start forming tubers before the colder months set in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a \u003cstrong\u003ewarm, sheltered spot\u003c\/strong\u003e in your garden that gets as much sun as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, \u003cstrong\u003egrow in containers, raised beds, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedsireland.ie\/products\/potato-grow-bag-55-litre\" title=\"Potato Grow Bags\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebags\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are easier to move and protect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf possible, grow in a \u003cstrong\u003epolytunnel or greenhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e to give the plants a much better chance of avoiding frost damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChit the seed potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e for a few days in a bright, cool place until small shoots appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill a container orwith 10–15 cm of compost or fertile soil, or plant in a trench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the seed potatoes about \u003cstrong\u003e10 cm deep and 30 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover with compost\/soil and water well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the plants grow, \u003cstrong\u003eearth up\u003c\/strong\u003e by adding more compost or soil around the stems to encourage more tuber production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaring for the Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater regularly\u003c\/strong\u003e during dry spells, especially while the tubers are forming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Optional)\u003cstrong\u003e - Feed with a balanced fertiliser\u003c\/strong\u003e every couple of weeks to support steady growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the area weed-free and well-drained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Protection – Very Important:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrost is the biggest threat to autumn-planted potatoes. Even a light frost can \u003cstrong\u003ekill off the foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e and stop tuber development entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover with fleece or horticultural fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e at night, especially during cold snaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMove containers under cover\u003c\/strong\u003e (into a shed, greenhouse, or polytunnel) when colder weather arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn colder regions or exposed gardens, growing in a \u003cstrong\u003epolytunnel or greenhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e is strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf frost is forecast and plants can’t be protected, it’s best to \u003cstrong\u003ecut back the foliage and lift the crop early\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent 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