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Potatoes Collection Pessimist + Extras

Potatoes Collection Pessimist + Extras

Product number: 408920.1
Origin: South America
Latin: Solanum tuberosum

SOLD OUT!
From our available assortment, we've put together a collection of 3 bags of "black" potatoes. You'll receive 2-3 different varieties valued at €16 - €17. As an extra, we're including a 1L bag of worm castings (859370) and a handy garden scoop (Garden Scoop: 846010). The total value is approximately €21. Our offer is: €12.50

BLACK OR PURPLE-SKINNED VARIETY FOR CONNOISSEURS.
Black potatoes are an unfamiliar group in our assortment. The skin is deep purple to almost black, and the flesh is purple, marbled, or white. To preserve the surprising effect of the color, we recommend not peeling the tubers but washing them before cooking. Plant from mid-April, when the soil has warmed sufficiently. Pre-sprouting in light or in a large pot can be done earlier. Do not plant them in a too-wet spot, but in full sun. The average planting distance is 70x40 cm; we recommend 80x40 cm to prevent diseases.

Names:
Latin: Solanum tuberosum
Dutch: Aardappel
Also known as: Zwarte aardappel
English: Potato

Planting time:

April
May

Soil type:

All soil types

Location:

Flower colour: Light purple with white
Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
Bulb / tuber size: Varies
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: Black potato
English: Potato

"Potatoes aren't what they used to be..." Do you recognize that lament? Perhaps you lived (and tasted!) more intensely back then, but when it comes to those old forgotten varieties, we have good news for you: they're back, those spuds of yesteryear! Old varieties from before 1950 with special flavors, unique colors, unknown shapes. How wonderful it would be if all those historical 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 voyage of discovery. Here's a culinary tip: because of their special color or shape, don't peel them, but clean them thoroughly and cook them whole; often the color is retained after cooking, and the eye wants its share, right...? In the English tradition, harvested potatoes are neatly cleaned and displayed in baskets. You could further elaborate on this harvest presentation with unusual small cucumbers, multicolored 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 are then no longer edible. For the grower, it is 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 put a clear sign next to the different types. 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): enjoy your meal!