Acoustic Second Early Seed Potato - Blight Resistant

Acoustic is a high yielding second early variety that is very versatile in the kitchen. With a strong resistance to blight it produces high yields of round, pale skinned and creamy fleshed tubers. The texture of the tubers when harvested as a second early is waxy; ideal for salads and boiling but if left longer they develop a floury consistency that makes them perfect for baking, mashing and roasting. It is also suitable for organic gardens as it has a good resistance to stress and extreme weather conditions.

Open pack upon arrival and lay the poatotes in a single layer on cardboard or paper in a cool, dark, well ventilated and dry place to prevent sweating and chitting.

Sow the Acoustic seed potato from April to May for a harvest between July and August. This is a very versatile and easy to grow crop. It is particularly suited to the gardener new to growing potatoes, proving very reliable and producing healthy and abundant crops.

For best results plant in well-drained soil that has not been grown with onions, shallots or leeks for at least two years. The site should be in full sun and ideally not shaded by trees or bushes. 'Chitting' the seed potatoes in a cool, bright spot for 4-6 weeks before planting is recommended to help them to wake up and grow quickly and robustly. It is also a good idea to regularly earth up the growing plants to protect them from frost and direct sunlight which can cause them to green and rot.