POTATO Charlotte
POTATO Charlotte
Renowned for its exceptional taste, versatility, and high yield, Charlotte is the go-to choice for home gardeners seeking a bountiful harvest of delectable potatoes. Known for its smooth, waxy texture and delicious flavour, these potatoes are a culinary delight, perfect for roasting, boiling, or incorporating into your favourite potato dishes.
Key Features:
• Fast maturing Second early potatoes
• Popular salad variety, with a hint of chestnut flavour
• Perfect for Salads, Boil & Roast
• Harvest: July to September
Planting:
• Plant in well-draining soil with good sunlight as soon as the risk of frosts have passed (March – May)
• Raise shallow ridges 60cm/24” apart and plant the seed potatoes into the ridges at 12cm/5” deep and 22cm/9” apart
• If the potatoes have been chitted, be careful not to damage the chits
• When the plants are at about 20cm/8” tall, draw soil up around the lower leaves
• Water consistently and monitor for pests as needed.
• Harvest when the foliage turns yellow, indicating maturity.