{"product_id":"charlotte-seed-potatoes","title":"Charlotte Seed Potatoes","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the delightful Charlotte seed potatoes, renowned as the most popular salad potato variety in the UK. These tubers are characterized by their long shape, yellow skins, and firm, yellow waxy flesh, making them an ideal choice for salads and boiling. With excellent cooking qualities, Charlotte potatoes consistently deliver a burst of flavor in every dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharlotte seed potatoes boast impressive levels of foliage and tuber blight resistance, ensuring a robust harvest. This variety is particularly favored for planting in August, allowing for a bountiful crop ready for harvest before Christmas. Furthermore, Charlotte has been honored with the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), a testament to its exceptional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor optimal growth, Charlotte potatoes thrive in sandy loam soils enriched with organic matter, which aids in water retention and provides essential nutrients. Heavy clay soils can be improved by incorporating sharp sand and organic matter in the autumn, allowing frost to break up the soil structure for easier cultivation. If organic matter is unavailable, compost can be added to the planting area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen planting, space each potato 35cm apart with rows 70cm apart, ensuring that the eyes are facing upwards. Drills should be 15cm deep for best results. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater well during dry spells to keep your plants healthy and thriving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest your Charlotte potatoes between June and July. Carefully dig up mature tubers and store them in a cool, dry, and dark location, where they can be preserved for several months. When harvesting, remove all foliage and small potatoes from the soil to prevent diseases from affecting next year’s crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, plant your Charlotte seed potatoes as soon as possible after purchase. Keep them in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated area until planting, ensuring they remain frost-free. Grown from cultivated stock, these seed potatoes promise an enjoyable and rewarding gardening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"preciousplantsuk","offers":[{"title":"20KG","offer_id":58109483811141,"sku":"POT-CHARLOTTE-20KG","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2kg","offer_id":58109483843909,"sku":"JBA-CHARLOTTE-2KG","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 tuber pack","offer_id":58109483876677,"sku":"POT10-14","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":58109483909445,"sku":"ISJSUMPOT1","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/9225\/9909\/files\/charlotte-3_bed0a57a-8836-4497-beba-3d440f6b2d74.jpg?v=1780049387","url":"https:\/\/gotogarden.uk\/products\/charlotte-seed-potatoes","provider":"Go To Garden ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}