Seed Potato - White Star (NOT to WA & TAS)
Solanum tuberosum
Indeterminate variety
Please note that the seed potatoes are sold as whole and may or may not have shoots - Supplied as dormant tubers. To ensure the longevity of the seed potato, store it within the 0-5°C range.
Seed Potato White Star is a top pick for a potato variety that excels in warmer environments, such as coastal areas. This variety is well-known for its large tubers that boast a creamy, smooth texture, light skin with few eyes, and white-coloured flesh inside, making them perfect for various cooking methods. With impressive yields of large potatoes, the White Star variety grows tall plants with reddish-brown stems and broad leaves, complemented by eye-catching dark mauve to purple flowers.
The White Star potato is a versatile performer in the kitchen. Whether you're planning to mash, boil, roast, or fry, this variety will significantly elevate your culinary creations with its appealing texture and taste.
Its an indeterminate variety, the White Star potato benefits from a specialised growing practice where around 70% of the plant's stems are buried under straw or compost as it grows. This technique not only boosts the yield but is also a step forward in sustainable gardening by promoting crop rotation, which helps reduce disease risk. Suitable for both the experienced gardener and those new to growing their produce, the Seed Potato White Star is a stellar choice for both garden performance and kitchen versatility.
Seed potatoes undergo controlled field conditions to ensure they are authentic and free from disease, promoting robust plant growth and increased yield. It is recommended to plant them after frost season in a well-lit and warm space for a few weeks to encourage short, thick sprouts. Before planting, cut tubers with at least one or two noticeable eyes, but be sure to allow the cut portions to dry, preventing the risk of rot. It is essential to make the pieces manageable enough as it can decrease yield.
Cover tubers 15 cm deep with well-prepared soil or mulch (25-30 cm). Harvest them when the foliage turns yellow and stops growing, usually 90-110 days after planting. Early harvests may be taken as soon as small baby potatoes are ready to use, but this may reduce the yield of larger potatoes.
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