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solanum tuberosum
‘Swift’ by name, swift by nature. This variety of potato will produce a good crop in as little as 8 weeks from planting, and is perfect for potato salads.
10 x Pre-Chitted Tubers
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Received and ready for planting within 2 days of placing your order.
For 'Pre-Orders' please refer to the estimated delivery date on each product page. Further details in below table of when we send pre-ordered items out.
Order before Midday 20th December for guaranteed Christmas delivery.
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'Swift' is aptly named for its rapid growth, producing harvestable crops in as little as 8 weeks from planting. These potatoes yield delicate-tasting baby new potatoes with round, smooth, white flesh, perfect for steaming and using in salads.
The bushy nature of 'Swift' makes it an excellent choice for small or limited growing spaces. Its compact size also makes it well-suited for growing under protective fleece covers, which provide a warmer environment that accelerates growth. This protective layer not only speeds up growth but also offers added defence against common blights.
How To Grow
Potatoes grow in most soil types but do especially well in a well-drained loam that’s not too heavy.
Ideally, prepare the ground during late autumn or early winter so that the frosts can break down the soil and dig in plenty of well-rotted organic matter, such as compost or manure, to create a reasonable depth. Avoid planting potatoes on ground that’s previously been used for this crop within the past three or four years to avoid the build-ups of pests, such as wire worm, and diseases.
Dig a V-shaped trench, or use a trowel to make individual deep holes, and place the potatoes inside. Rows running north to south will allow the sun’s rays to warm both sides of the crop.
First and second early and salad potatoes should be planted 30cm (1ft) apart to a depth of 10cm (4 inches). Rows should be 45cm (1.5ft) apart.
Some growers plant seed potatoes under black polythene, with slits cut for the emerging shoots, and don’t earth up.
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Pre-Chitted
Chitting seed potatoes is a long honoured tradition and can lead to earlier and larger yields. The process encourages the emergence of shoots before the seed is planted in the ground. We are managing the pre-chitting process for you so you don't have to buy your seed potatoes as early as you normally would and you can receive these at the optimum time for planting.
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