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Potato Collection for Discoverers

Potato Collection for Discoverers

Product number: 409050.1
Origin: South America
Latin: Solanum

Every year, we purchase many special and rare varieties to experiment with. Do you fancy discovering new things? We've created a mix of promising or particularly special (sometimes very rare) varieties. Plant them, taste them, and continue growing your favorites!
SPECIAL VARIETIES LIKE THESE ARE SUPPLIED IN MIXED SIZES; THERE MAY BE (VERY) LARGE TUBERS INCLUDED. YOU CAN PLANT THESE WHOLE OR CUT THEM INTO PIECES WITH SPROUTS.

RARE VARIETY FOR CONNOISSEURS
Plant from mid-April, when the soil is warm enough. Pre-sprouting in light or in a large pot can be done earlier. Do not plant them in a too wet spot; ensure they get plenty of sun. The average planting distance is 70x40 cm, but we recommend 80x40 cm to prevent diseases.

Names:
Latin: Solanum
Dutch: Aardappel
Also: Solanum tuberosum
English: Potato

Planting time:

April
May

Soil type:

All soil types

Location:

Flower colour: White flowers with occasional purple accents
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
Dutch: Potato
Also known as: Potato
English: Aardappel

“These potatoes are not what they used to be…” Do you recognize that sigh? 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, unfamiliar shapes. How wonderful it would be if all these 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. A quick culinary tip: because of their special color or shape, don't peel them, but clean them thoroughly and cook them whole; often the color remains after cooking, and presentation matters, doesn't it? In the English tradition, harvested potatoes are neatly cleaned and displayed in baskets. You could further enhance this harvest presentation with unusual 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 gradually turn green and are then no longer edible. It's important for the grower 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 packaged in small portions (1 kg), and put a clear sign next to each type. Cook and evaluate 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!