{"product_id":"seed-potato-mashing-collection","title":"Seed Potato Mashing Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Seed Potato Mashing Collection has 4 (separately labelled) 'gourmet' varieties that are terrific for a number of uses but they excel when used for mashing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDutch Cream\u003c\/strong\u003e- a large potato with a yellow skin and rich creamy yellow flesh. Dutch Cream is an excellent variety for salads, boiling, roasting and mashing. Supplied as a 1kg pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Norland\u003c\/strong\u003e - An early maturing potato with dark red skin and white flesh, Certified Seed Potato Red Norland is a very good variety for salads and boilng and is also a good variety for mashing, roasting, baking and chips. This early cropping variety is also excellent for 'new' potatoes. Supplied as a 1kg pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing Edward\u003c\/strong\u003e - A very old variety with a floury texture and creamy white flesh. King Edward has a round to oval shape and smooth pale skin with pink markings. Its floury texture means it makes beautiful mash, fluffy roast potatoes and can be dry baked but is not recommended for salads or frying. Supplied as a 1kg pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNicola\u003c\/strong\u003e - Producing an oblong shaped tuber with rich yellow skin and yellow flesh, Nicola is a very good variety for salads, boiling and mashing, and is also quite good as a roasting or baking spud. Supplied as a 1kg pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 kg is approx. 8-12 potatoes. 500gr is approx.4-6 potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCertified seed potatoes are grown in controlled field conditions to ensure they are true to type and free from disease. Therefore plants will show vigorous growth and a greater yield. For best results plant after frosts have finished in your area. Before planting, spread potatoes out in a well-lit warm place for several weeks so they get some short thick sprouts. Tubers can be cut so one or two eyes are evident on each piece but ensure cut pieces are allowed to dry before planting to minimise risk of rotting. Ensure pieces are not too small as this can reduce the yield. Plant tubers about 15 cm deep in the soil and then cover with 25-30 cm of mulch or well prepared soil, making a hill around the planted tubers. Potatoes are usually ready for harvest 110-130 days from planting, or when the foliage has completely yellowed and stopped growing, but small early harvests can be taken once new potatoes reach a useable size. These Chats, or new potatoes are delicious but bear in mind this will reduce the yield of larger spuds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Express Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53828125589688,"sku":"COLCSPMCO","price":34.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/collection-colcspmco-seed-potato-mashing.jpg?v=1785388039","url":"https:\/\/gardenexpress.com.au\/products\/seed-potato-mashing-collection","provider":"Garden Express Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}