Seed Potato - Norland Red Skinned 2kg

Seed Potato – Norland Red Skinned (2 kg)

Grow an early, reliable harvest with Norland Red Skinned Seed Potatoes, a popular variety prized for its smooth red skin, shallow eyes, and excellent flavor. Norland potatoes produce round to slightly oval tubers with creamy white flesh that cooks up tender and delicious, making them perfect for boiling, roasting, mashing, or fresh summer potato salads.

This early-season variety is known for its vigorous growth and dependable yields, making it a favorite for home gardeners, especially in cooler climates. Norland potatoes mature quickly and produce attractive, uniform tubers that store well after harvest.

Plant Details

Plant Type: Seed Potato (Tuber)
Skin Color: Smooth red skin
Flesh Color: Creamy white
Potato Size: Medium round to oval tubers
Harvest Time: Early season (approximately 65–80 days)
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Package Size: 2 kg seed potatoes
Uses: Boiling, roasting, mashing, frying, and potato salads

Growing Instructions for Zone 3b

Potatoes grow very well in colder climates and are a reliable crop for Zone 3b gardens.

Planting Time
Plant seed potatoes in spring once the soil temperature reaches about 45°F (7°C) and the soil can be worked.

Preparing Seed Potatoes

• Larger potatoes can be cut into pieces, ensuring each piece has at least 1–2 eyes.
• Allow cut pieces to dry for 24 hours before planting to prevent rot.

Location
Choose a location with full sun (6–8 hours daily) and loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Planting Depth

• Dig trenches about 4 inches deep.
• Place seed potato pieces with the eyes facing upward.
• Cover lightly with soil.

Spacing

• Space potatoes 10–12 inches apart in rows.
• Leave 24–30 inches between rows.

Hilling

• As plants grow, mound soil around the base of the plants to protect developing tubers from sunlight and increase yields.

Watering

Keep soil evenly moist throughout the growing season, especially when plants begin forming tubers.

Fertilizing

Apply compost or a balanced fertilizer during planting to encourage healthy growth.

Harvesting

• New potatoes can be harvested about 60 days after planting.
• For full-sized potatoes, wait until the plant foliage dies back.

With proper care, Norland Red Skinned Seed Potatoes will produce an early, abundant harvest of smooth red potatoes with excellent flavor.