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Dear Victoriana,
Just to let you know that I have received my tree (yesterday) It was left outside on my patio. I did not hear the courier ring the bell, so you will have no signature. My sister in Wales received hers a few days earlier. When I unwrapped it I thought you had decorated it for me, with all the shredded pieces of paper! What a good idea. We are both very pleased with the quality and packaging. Also the large buds already on them. We will both definitely shop with you again. Thank you so much.
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June Chadwick, Seaton, Devon
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Dear Victoriana,
Just to let you know that I have received my tree (yesterday) It was left outside on my patio. I did not hear the courier ring the bell, so you will have no signature. My sister in Wales received hers a few days earlier. When I unwrapped it I thought you had decorated it for me, with all the shredded pieces of paper! What a good idea. We are both very pleased with the quality and packaging. Also the large buds already on them. We will both definitely shop with you again. Thank you so much.
Kind regards,
June Chadwick, Seaton, Devon
Potato Tuber Forest Gold
Solanum tuberosum 'International Kidney'
- First Early / Salad.
- First introduced in 1879.
- White skin covers the deliciously sweet white flesh.
- Best for steaming / boiling and salads.
Supplied as 1 Kg (to the nearest potato) of certified seed potatoes.
Available from - SOLD OUT UNTIL NEXT YEAR - 20251 or more £2.50GBP each. Group & quantity discounts
Currently Not Available to Buy
Description
Forest Gold is our own re-selection of International Kidney, which we believe to be an improvement.
Our name embraces the practice we make of using composted bark that effectively becomes the 'forest floor' or soil. We recommend this method, especially as composted bark is a natural organic harmless barrier to slugs. These can be grown both as a salad crop or allowed to grow on to produce a large floury potato that bakes, fries, mashes and sautés well. Particularly good for growing in large pots or tubs.
- Chit tubers by placing 'eye' face up in egg boxes or shallow trays and standing in a warm light location.
- Once small green shoots (or chits) appear move to a cooler location for a few weeks before planting out.
- Best planted out mid March-April. Later plantings will be fine but yield may be smaller.
- Dig trenches approximately 5" (12 cm) deep and 2 feet (60 cm) apart.
- Press tubers into the base of the trench 12" (30 cm) apart with chits facing up and cover with soil.
- Water in and keep the crop well watered in dry spells.
- When the haulm (top growth of the plants) reaches 9" (23 cm) earth up around the plants leaving just the top 4" (10 cm) showing - repeat again later if required.
- Potatoes should be ready for harvest approximately 10-15 weeks after planting.
Recipes
Leek & Potato Soup Recipe
Serena's favourite soup recipe - and one she is famed for among our friends. A gorgeous autumn and winter treat that freezes well.