{"product_id":"seed-potatoes-maris-peer-1","title":"Seed Potatoes: Maris Peer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seed Potatoes: Maris Peer\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 2kg (Approx 15 to 25 tubers)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCropping Time: \u003c\/strong\u003eSecond 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaris Peer is a superb potato variety that performs equally well in patio containers and in the garden. As the plants grow, they produce attractive, lightly scented purple flowers that add extra interest to the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tubers have a firm, creamy flesh that holds its shape beautifully when cooked. Their excellent flavour has made them a favourite with many professional chefs, and Maris Peer is often named directly on restaurant menus as a side dish - a rare distinction for a potato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is known for producing generous crops of good-sized tubers, ideal for boiling. When lifted slightly earlier, they are also perfect as a small, waxy salad potato.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use for Baking, Boiling, Roasting, Steaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant \u0026amp; Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early planting in Feb-March for a May harvest.\u003cbr\u003ePlant in April for a June-July harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"yikes-custom-woo-tab-title yikes-custom-woo-tab-title-planting-advice\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO GROW SEED POTATOES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-row fl-row-fixed-width fl-row-bg-none fl-node-5b7543937194e\" data-node=\"5b7543937194e\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-5b754393741d1\" data-node=\"5b754393741d1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-col fl-node-5b75439374277\" data-node=\"5b75439374277\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-module fl-module-info-box fl-node-5b75439371829\" data-node=\"5b75439371829\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-module-content uabb-infobox infobox-left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-left-right-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-title-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-row fl-row-fixed-width fl-row-bg-none fl-node-5b7543937194e\" data-node=\"5b7543937194e\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-5b754393741d1\" data-node=\"5b754393741d1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-col fl-node-5b75439374277\" data-node=\"5b75439374277\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-module fl-module-info-box fl-node-5b75439371829\" data-node=\"5b75439371829\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-module-content uabb-infobox infobox-left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-left-right-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-title-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"uabb-infobox-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"uabb-infobox-title\"\u003eSeed potatoes can grow in almost any soil type, but ideally they prefer to be grown in deep, well-drained, loamy soils that are not too heavy. These can be enriched with plenty of organic materials to help retain water and nutrients for your potatoes to grow big and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-text-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-text uabb-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotatoes don't like the frost, so a south facing site that gets plenty of sun is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that potatoes are also susceptible to a wide range of pests, including slugs and aphids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are planting potatoes every year, they should be planted in a different position each year. This is known as crop rotation. A minimum of 3-4 years should be left before planting again in the same position. This helps reduce diseases among the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-module fl-module-info-box fl-node-5b754449adbce\" data-node=\"5b754449adbce\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-module-content uabb-infobox infobox-left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-left-right-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-title-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"uabb-infobox-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHEN?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-text-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-text uabb-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-bold\"\u003eFirst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-bold\"\u003e earlies, second earlies and maincrop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – these terms refer simply to how long it takes between planting and harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-bold\"\u003eEarlies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Plant February to April (when weather turns a little milder), minimum 10 weeks to mature (13-15 weeks for second earlies), harvest around June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-bold\"\u003eMaincrop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - Plant mid to late April, allow approximately 20 weeks to mature, to be harvested August onwards. Maincrop take up the most room in your garden but they are the best varieties to store for eating at a later date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-row fl-row-fixed-width fl-row-bg-none fl-node-5b7544b4df763\" data-node=\"5b7544b4df763\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-5b7544b4e4ea0\" data-node=\"5b7544b4e4ea0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-col fl-node-5b7544b4e4f39\" data-node=\"5b7544b4e4f39\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-module fl-module-info-box fl-node-5b7544b24cd93\" data-node=\"5b7544b24cd93\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-module-content uabb-infobox infobox-left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-left-right-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-title-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"uabb-infobox-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHEN YOUR SEED POTATOES ARRIVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-text-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-text uabb-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you receive your seed potatoes you should begin the process of ‘chitting’. This just means encouraging the potato grow a sprout. This is best done in a frost-free sunny area. An easy method is to leave your potatoes in an egg carton, with the blunt end with most eyes facing upwards. The short shoots that appear will help get the potatoes off to a good start when planted. While not essential for maincrop varieties, we strongly recommend chitting for your earlies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall green or purple shoots approximately 1 inch long are ideal. Long white shoots are a sign of too much heat and not enough light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-module fl-module-info-box fl-node-5b7544d137495\" data-node=\"5b7544d137495\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-module-content uabb-infobox infobox-left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-left-right-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-title-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"uabb-infobox-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-text-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-text uabb-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting usually starts by making a ‘V’ shaped drill about 5” deep in your soil. Or, if you have limited room and light enough soil you can make a hole to carefully drop your potato into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRows should be made 24” apart for Early varieties, and 30” apart for Maincrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed spacing within the row, Earlies should be placed 12” apart, Maincrop 15”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter planting out along the drills, carefully cover each potato with a handful of peat or fine soil. Make sure not to snap off the sprouts, they are fragile! The potatoes should have a covering of approx 3” of soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall green or purple shoots approximately 1 inch long are ideal. Long white shoots are a sign of too much heat and not enough light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-module fl-module-info-box fl-node-5b75450e5c52f\" data-node=\"5b75450e5c52f\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-module-content uabb-infobox infobox-left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-left-right-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-title-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"uabb-infobox-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEARTHING UP!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-text-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-text uabb-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs your plants grow, earth or soil needs to be used to cover the potatoes as they begin to show above the surface. This is to prevent the tubers turning green from exposure to light, and therefore inedible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthing up can be done to cover some leaves as well; this will not do your crop any harm. Repeat the process until the ridges become 8 inches high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-row fl-row-fixed-width fl-row-bg-none fl-node-5b75466e8694e\" data-node=\"5b75466e8694e\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-5b75466e86bc4\" data-node=\"5b75466e86bc4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-col fl-node-5b75466e86bc9\" data-node=\"5b75466e86bc9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-module fl-module-info-box fl-node-5b75466e86bcc\" data-node=\"5b75466e86bcc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-module-content uabb-infobox infobox-left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-left-right-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-title-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"uabb-infobox-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD AND WATER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-text-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-text uabb-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding fertiliser can increase yields, but avoid high nitrogen rates as they will delay crop maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotatoes love moisture, particularly when the tubers begin to form around flowering time. Giving the crop a heavy soaking less often is preferable as this gets down deep through the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainfall should be sufficient, especially in Ireland! However, in periods of drought they should be watered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-module fl-module-info-box fl-node-5b75466e86bce\" data-node=\"5b75466e86bce\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-module-content uabb-infobox infobox-left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-left-right-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-title-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"uabb-infobox-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARVESTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-text-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-text uabb-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen to harvest depends on dates of planting, variety and also weather conditions throughout the season. Generally:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-bold\"\u003eFirst Earlies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – We like to eat when freshly harvested, June-July in small amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-bold\"\u003eSecond Earlies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Same as first, small quantities eaten fresh in late June-July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-bold\"\u003eMaincrop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Lift from September onwards normally. When storing, ensure the tubers are thoroughly dried, and stored in a breathable sack, in a cool, dark dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uabb-infobox-text uabb-text-editor\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/3378\/0664\/files\/SeedPotatoLegend3.png?v=1667223348\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seeds Ireland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56646418792796,"sku":"5060934470756","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/3378\/0664\/files\/MarisPeerSeedPotatoes_dfc57a50-ec04-4ee6-9136-eef7c6dec3c1.webp?v=1770213936","url":"https:\/\/seedsireland.ie\/products\/seed-potatoes-maris-peer-1","provider":"Seeds Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}