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Potato varieties can be either determinate or indeterminate, just as tomato plants are. The big difference between the two types is whether you need to mound the soil or not. Having said that, the majority of types available to the home gardener are indeterminate and so do need mounding. More info... |
![]() Solanum spp. Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA 'Desiree' is a moderately large, oval Dutch potato with rosy pink skin and scrumptious yellow flesh perfect for baking, boiling, wedges or mashing. It is drought resistant. Indeterminate type. 1 kg pack contains on average 13 seed potatoes. More info on growing spuds... GP102 |
![]() Solanum spp. Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Oval tuber with a yellow skin and rich yellow, waxy flesh; holds its shape when cooked and is excellent mashed, only needing a little salt. Indeterminate type. 1 kg pack contains on average 15 seed potatoes. More info on growing spuds... GP108 |
![]() Solanum spp. Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA USA variety with oval tubers, smooth, white skin and white flesh. Best chipping and roasting potato. Determinate type. 1 kg pack contains on average 15 seed potatoes. More info on growing spuds... GP120 |
![]() Solanum spp. Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Oval to pear-shaped tubers, smooth creamy skin, with pink blotches around shallow eyes, white flesh. Delicious flavour and firm waxy texture. Ideal for boiling and baking. Indeterminate type. 1 kg pack contains on average 10 - 12 seed potatoes. More info on growing spuds... GP101 |
![]() Solanum spp. Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA German variety with long banana-shaped tubers, yellow skin and creamy-coloured flesh with a nutty flavour. Good for roasting, steaming, boiling and excellent for salads. Highly productive, produces large number of tubers. Determinate type. 500 g pack contains on average 5 - 6 seed potatoes. More info on growing spuds... GP110 |
![]() Solanum spp. Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA 'Nicola' is a German variety with long oval tubers, smooth light yellow skin, shallow eyes and rich yellow buttery flesh. Ideal for mashing, baking, salad or boiling. Good producer, disease resistant. Indeterminate type. 1 kg pack contains on average 14 seed potatoes. More info on growing spuds... GP105 |
![]() Solanum spp. Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Syn 'Southern Gold' 'Pink Eye' is an heirloom potato from Tasmania. It has an elongated tuber with cream skin, mauve - purple eyes and yellow waxy flesh. It is a good all-rounder, excellent mashed or boiled. Determinate type. 1 kg pack contains on average 14 seed potatoes. More info on growing spuds... GP153 |
![]() Solanum spp. Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Long banana-shaped tubers, light pink skin, cream waxy flesh, distinctive flavour. Considered to be the world's best salad spud, also great for roasting, chipping and wedges. Hugely productive. Indeterminate type. 500 g pack contains on average 6 - 8 seed potatoes. More info on growing spuds... GP117 |
![]() Solanum spp. Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Heirloom potato bred before 1895, easily the hardiest potato we have ever grown. It is a small cylindrical waxy potato with unusual purple-black, shiny skin and purple flesh. Colour is retained when cooked, making great looking chips and potato salad. Also good for mashing, steaming, gnocchi but not roasting. We find them sensational steamed and served with satay sauce! Determinate type. 500 g pack contains on average 5 - 6 seed potatoes. More info on growing spuds... GP149 |
![]() Solanum spp. Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA 'Red Lady' is an improved Desiree type spud with a rounded shape, bright red skin and white flesh. It is light and fluffy so great mashed and can also be used for salads, roasting and boiling. Indeterminate type. 1 kg pack contains on average 8 - 12 seed potatoes. More info on growing spuds... GP104 |
![]() Solanum spp. Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Australian variety with oval tubers, shiny, pink skin, shallow eyes and creamy flesh. Good all-round spud, for boiling, mashing, salads, baking, very good flavour. High yielding and stores well. 1 kg pack contains on average 14 seed potatoes. More info on growing spuds... GP114 |
![]() Solanum spp. Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA A variety with oval shaped tubers, purple skin and unusual mauve coloured flesh, with a good flavour. Retains its colour when cooked. Good for mashing, steaming, boiling, roasting and salads. Productive and hardy. Indeterminate type. 500 g pack contains on average 6 seed potatoes. More info on growing spuds... GP142 |
![]() Solanum spp. Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA 'Sebago' potatoes were introduced in the USA in 1938. It produces oval tubers with shallow eyes and smooth, white skin. Good for boiling and baking, with no darkening after cooking. Good yield. Indeterminate type. 1 kg pack contains on average 12 seed potatoes. More info on growing spuds... GP111 |
![]() Solanum spp. Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA 'White Star' is an Australian-bred, moderately large, oval potato with smooth cream coloured skin, shallow eyes and flesh with a great flavour. It is a good all-rounder and can be used for baking, boiling, frying or mashing. It is well suited to warmer climates. Determinate type. 1 kg pack contains on average 8 - 12 seed potatoes. More info on growing spuds... GP211 |
If space is limited and you would still like to grow your own spuds in a courtyard or on a
balcony, then Planter Bags are a great
idea. Check that the area is in full sun. Keep in mind that Planter Bags full of spuds are pretty
heavy so a balcony would need to be capable of supporting the extra weight.
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![]() Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA Includes: 2 Potato Planter Bags (75 L capacity) and 1 kg of seed potatoes (500 grams for Kipfler or Pink Fir Apple). More info on growing spuds... GP140 GP139 GP159 GP160 GP154 GP147 GP155 GP176 GP112 GP141 GP175 GP138 GP212 You can also buy the Potato Planter Bag separately. Each 75 litre bag will give you enough room for 3 - 5 potato plants. |
![]() Made from natural jute fibre, these great looking bags are strong with an over-lock stitched hem and, are 100% biodegradable. Use them for your tuber harvests - potatoes, yams and sweet potatoes - or any vegetables that requires a dry and dark storage place with some air circulation. They are 500 mm long x 450 mm wide, with a drawstring at the top and have an approximate capacity of 10 kg. TF162 |
Determinate Varieties
These types produce tubers in one layer just below the soil surface and so do not require mounding of the soil around them. They are usually less productive than indeterminate types but do produce spuds earlier, in about 70 to 90 days. If you live in a very cold climate these are the best choice. Plant determinate seed potatoes about 10 cm deep and mulch well. Available: 'Kennebec', 'Kipfler', 'Purple Congo', 'Pink Eye'. Indeterminate Varieties These grow in multiple layers, so it is important to keep mounding soil around the plants, to give you the best yield. Indeterminate potatoes can take longer to produce a crop, about 80 to 120 days. Best preparation is to dig a shallow 20 cm x 20 cm trench, then plant indeterminate seed potatoes about 10 cm deep and progressively fill in the trench with the soil as they grow. Only mound spuds to a maximum of 30 cm above the original soil level. These are also the best choice if you are growing spuds in a tyre tower or potato bag. Indeterminate types include: 'Desiree', 'Dutch Cream', 'King Edward', 'Nicola', 'Pink Fir Apple', 'Pontiac', 'Sebago'. |
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