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Cara Seed Potatoes

Cara Seed Potatoes (Maincrop)

£5.99

Cara Seed Potatoes are a robust maincrop variety with round tubers, white skin, and pink eyes. Known for excellent blight and drought resistance, they are perfect for roasting, mashing, baking, and boiling. Harvest from September to October.

Average Packet Weight: 2.5kg
Grown in the UK
Delivery expected in Late January

Planting Time: April-May | Harvest: September – October

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Cara Seed Potatoes – A Popular Maincrop Variety for Reliable Yields

Cara Seed Potatoes are known for their excellent blight and drought resistance, making them a popular choice for home gardeners. With round tubers featuring white skin and distinctive pink eyes, Cara is a robust, reliable variety that delivers versatile cooking uses. Whether you want to roast, mash, boil, or bake, Cara offers consistent performance both in the garden and the kitchen.

Key Features:

  • Maincrop Variety: Harvest Cara potatoes around 15-22 weeks after planting, providing reliable yields for late-season culinary use.
  • Blight & Drought Resistance: Cara is prized for its strong resistance to blight, drought, and general diseases, making it an ideal choice for organic and sustainable growing systems.
  • High Yield: Expect abundant crops of round, uniform tubers that are great for cooking.
  • Versatile Culinary Use: Perfect for roasting, mashing, boiling, and baking due to its firm texture and excellent flavour.
  • Reliable Performance: Cara’s disease resistance and robust growth ensure consistent results for home gardeners.

Planting and Growing:

  • Planting Time: April to May, once the soil temperature reaches 8°C.
  • Sowing Depth: Plant 15cm deep with 30cm between tubers and 70cm between rows.
  • Growing Tips: Regular earthing up helps protect tubers from light exposure and frost while improving yield. Keep the soil consistently moist to support healthy growth.

Harvesting:

  • Harvest Time: September to October, approximately 15-22 weeks after planting. Harvest when the foliage begins to die back for best results.

Culinary Uses:

Cara Seed Potatoes offer versatile culinary options, making them great for:

  • Roasting: Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, Cara is ideal for roasting.
  • Mashing: The tubers make smooth and creamy mashed potatoes.
  • Boiling: Cara holds its shape well when boiled, making it perfect for hearty meals.
  • Baking: Their texture makes them perfect for baking as well.

Why Choose Cara Seed Potatoes?

For gardeners seeking a reliable, high-yielding maincrop variety, Cara Seed Potatoes are an excellent choice. Their strong disease resistance, high yield, and versatile cooking qualities make them a must-have for any garden.

Weight 2500 g

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