5kg Sharpes Express Seed Potatoes
€19.95
5kg Sharpe’s Express Seed Potatoes
Sharpe’s Express is a trusted and traditional first early potato variety, ideal for gardeners who want an early, generous harvest with excellent flavour. This 5kg pack is perfect for larger gardens, allotments or anyone looking to grow a substantial crop of early potatoes. Sharpe’s Express produces long, oval tubers with smooth white skin and pale lemon-coloured flesh, delivering reliable performance year after year in Irish growing conditions.
Potato Type and Growing Season
Sharpe’s Express is classed as a first early potato, meaning it is one of the earliest varieties to plant and harvest. Planting generally takes place from late February to early March, depending on soil and weather conditions. Crops are usually ready to lift after 12 to 14 weeks, providing fresh, homegrown potatoes in early to mid-summer when flavour is at its peak.
Planting and Growing Advice
Chit Sharpe’s Express seed potatoes before planting by placing them in a bright, frost-free location until short, strong shoots develop. Plant into well-drained, fertile soil enriched with plenty of organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure, choosing a sunny spot for best results. Set the seed potatoes around 10cm deep, spacing them approximately 30cm apart with about 60cm between rows. Regular earthing up as the plants grow helps protect developing tubers from light and improves overall yield.
Harvesting and Storage
Sharpe’s Express potatoes are ready to harvest once the foliage begins to yellow and die back. Lift carefully with a fork to avoid damaging the tubers. As a first early variety, these potatoes are best enjoyed fresh rather than stored long term, making them ideal for immediate use straight from the garden.
Best Uses in the Kitchen
With a slightly waxy texture and excellent flavour, Sharpe’s Express is particularly well suited to boiling and salads. It also performs well for roasting and light baking, making it a versatile choice for early-season meals where fresh, homegrown taste really stands out.
Sharpe’s Express is a trusted and traditional first early potato variety, ideal for gardeners who want an early, generous harvest with excellent flavour. This 5kg pack is perfect for larger gardens, allotments or anyone looking to grow a substantial crop of early potatoes. Sharpe’s Express produces long, oval tubers with smooth white skin and pale lemon-coloured flesh, delivering reliable performance year after year in Irish growing conditions.
Potato Type and Growing Season
Sharpe’s Express is classed as a first early potato, meaning it is one of the earliest varieties to plant and harvest. Planting generally takes place from late February to early March, depending on soil and weather conditions. Crops are usually ready to lift after 12 to 14 weeks, providing fresh, homegrown potatoes in early to mid-summer when flavour is at its peak.
Planting and Growing Advice
Chit Sharpe’s Express seed potatoes before planting by placing them in a bright, frost-free location until short, strong shoots develop. Plant into well-drained, fertile soil enriched with plenty of organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure, choosing a sunny spot for best results. Set the seed potatoes around 10cm deep, spacing them approximately 30cm apart with about 60cm between rows. Regular earthing up as the plants grow helps protect developing tubers from light and improves overall yield.
Harvesting and Storage
Sharpe’s Express potatoes are ready to harvest once the foliage begins to yellow and die back. Lift carefully with a fork to avoid damaging the tubers. As a first early variety, these potatoes are best enjoyed fresh rather than stored long term, making them ideal for immediate use straight from the garden.
Best Uses in the Kitchen
With a slightly waxy texture and excellent flavour, Sharpe’s Express is particularly well suited to boiling and salads. It also performs well for roasting and light baking, making it a versatile choice for early-season meals where fresh, homegrown taste really stands out.
