Oranjeband Soltastic F1 Potato Seeds 10 seeds

Oranjeband Soltastic F1 Potato Seeds

Overview

Oranjeband Soltastic F1 Potato Seeds are supplied for home growing. A distinctive F1 variety that produces uniform yellow, round-oval potatoes from botanical seed rather than seed tubers.

Key Features

• Grow potatoes from true botanical seed.
• Produces medium-sized yellow round-oval tubers with golden flesh.
• Suitable for garden beds, large pots and potato grow bags.

Sowing Instructions

• Sow under cover: February–May at 16–20°C.
• Maintain steady warmth, especially during the first days after sowing.
• Harden seedlings off and plant outside from mid-May before small tubers begin to form.
• Space plants approximately 20 cm apart with around 60 cm between ridges. Earth plants up during growth.

Growing Conditions and Care

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Moisture-retentive but well-drained garden soil.
• Keep the seedbed lightly moist during germination and establishment.
• Water during prolonged dry periods and avoid waterlogging.
• Grow on half-ridges or beds, water consistently in dry weather and earth up the stems as the plants develop.

Harvest and Kitchen Use

• Harvest: Approximately 100–120 days after transplanting, usually August–September.
• For the largest crop, wait until the foliage starts to yellow and die back.
• Lift carefully with a garden fork to avoid damaging the tubers.

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Solanum tuberosum
• Type: Tender perennial grown as an annual
• Height: Approximately 50 cm
• Pack size: Approximately 10 seeds

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