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Potatoes 'Lady Christl'

Potatoes 'Lady Christl'

Product number: 405255.1
Origin: South America
Latin: Solanum tuberosum

ORGANICALLY GROWN POTATOES. (1996) This Dutch variety (Meijer B.V.) originated from a cross between Mansour and a coded variety. They are harvestable very early, the slightly oval tubers have yellow skin and yellow flesh. Remarkable for such an early variety is its firm cooking quality and high yield. This variety is very popular with growers and is highly valued for its taste.

EARLY ORGANIC VARIETY FOR GOURMETS.
An early variety primarily means that it grows quickly and is therefore harvestable early. Planting time is actually the same as for later varieties (April). However, to achieve an extra early harvest, these varieties are often planted earlier (mid-March with foil protection or even from January under glass). Early varieties are less susceptible to the dreaded potato blight (Phytophthora infestans). Although the epidemic occurs earlier and earlier: plant spaciously and fertilize with potash. Do not plant them in too wet a spot, but in good sunlight. The average planting distance is 70x40 cm, we advise maintaining 80x40 cm to prevent diseases.

Denominations:
Latin: Solanum tuberosum
Dutch: Aardappel
English: Potato

Planting time:

March
April

Soil type:

All soil types

Location:

Flower colour: Light purple with white
Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
Bulb / tuber size: 28/32
Attractive to insects: N/A
Annual or perennial: Perennial
Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
Origin: South America
Ease of cultivation: Moderate

Latin: Solanum tuberosum
Dutch: Potato
Also known as: N/A
English: Potato

“These potatoes are nothing like they used to be…” Do you recognize that lament? Perhaps you lived (and tasted!) more intensely in the past, but when it comes to those old forgotten varieties, we have good news for you: they’re back, those potatoes of yesteryear! Old varieties from before 1950 with unique flavours, special colours, unfamiliar shapes. How wonderful it would be if all those historic varieties were available on a special shelf at the greengrocer… but for now, you’ll have to grow them yourself (or have them grown) for this “new” culinary journey of discovery. Just a culinary tip: because of their special colour or shape, don't peel them, but clean them thoroughly and cook them whole; often the colour remains after cooking, and the eye wants something too, doesn't it...? In the English tradition, harvested potatoes are neatly cleaned and displayed in baskets. You could further enhance this harvest presentation with unique gherkins, multi-coloured chard, pumpkins, red kale, blue corn: browse our seed guides for all those special (old but now trendy) vegetables. Potatoes that you have displayed for a while will slowly turn green and will then no longer be edible. For the grower, it’s important to know that these old varieties are more susceptible to disease: plant them with ample space and keep a close eye on them. A fun tip: just plant at least 5 varieties; they are packed in small portions (1 kg), and place a clear sign with each separate variety. Cook and judge them separately, make it a "Van Gogh Potato Eaters Feast"… Do you know a "forgotten" variety: let us know. All that remains is to wish you a very good harvest and (for later): bon appétit!