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Maincrop Seed Potatoes

Maincrop potatoes are the best variety to store for later eating. Planted between March and early May, maincrop seed potatoes are ready for harvesting between the end of August and October. The maincrop varieties shown here produce tubers that you can use in so many delicious ways: mash, boil, roast, bake or make into chips! Our full range of seed potatoes gives more choice for planting throughout the year.

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How to choose maincrop potatoes

Maincrop seed potatoes take up the most room in your vegetable patch; however, they can be stored for much longer than other types of potato, and they produce lovely, large spuds that can be cooked in a variety of ways. It’s easy to grow potatoes, after planting one seed potato a few months later it produces lots of maincrop potatoes.

Which maincrop variety is best for long-term storage?

For excellent, long-term storage, Potatoes ‘Maris Piper’, ‘Cara’ and ‘Desiree’ are superb choices.

Which maincrop potato is most versatile for cooking?

For versatile cooking, including perfect roasting, baking, and chips, choose Potato ‘Maris Piper’, Potato ‘King Edward’, and Potato ‘Rooster’.

Which maincrop potato produces large spuds for a generous harvest?

You'll get large spuds from robust varieties like Potato ‘Maris Piper’, Potato ‘Rooster’, and Potato ‘Cara’.

Which maincrop variety offers good blight resistance for a healthier crop?

For good blight resistance, Potato ‘Cara’ and Potato ‘Setanta’ are excellent maincrop potato choices to help grow a reliable, healthy crop. Remember, though, that no potato is completely immune.