Certified Seed Potato- King Edward

Description

Certified Seed Potato - King Edward is a traditional and highly regarded seed potato variety, known for its excellent cooking qualities and reliable performance in the garden. With its distinctive red skin and creamy white flesh, King Edward is favored by chefs and home gardeners alike for its versatility. It produces large, uniform tubers that are perfect for baking, roasting, mashing, and making chips or fries. Renowned for its superior taste and texture, King Edward offers high yields and good disease resistance, making it an ideal choice for gardeners seeking a classic, high-quality potato variety.

Features:

• Type: Certified Seed Potato - King Edward
• Weight: 1kg (approximately 5-8 seed potatoes)
• Skin Color: Red skin with shallow eyes
• Flesh Color: White, fluffy texture when cooked
• Shape: Oval to round
• Maturity: Late-season (120-130 days from planting)
• Ideal for: Baking, roasting, mashing, and making chips or fries
• Yield: High yield with large, uniform tubers
• Disease Resistance: Good resistance to common potato diseases, including late blight and scab
• Storage: Excellent storage quality, can be kept for extended periods
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Specifications:

• Planting Depth: 4-6 inches (10-15 cm)
• Spacing Between Plants: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm)
• Row Spacing: 30 inches (75 cm)
• Ideal Temperature Range: 60-70°F (15-21°C) for optimal growth
• Watering Needs: Regular watering, especially during tuber formation
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic pH (5.5-6.5)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun for maximum yield and quality