First Earlies are planted between February and April and harvested between May and July. They are often called new potatoes as they are ready to harvest before other varieties, around 9-14 weeks after planting. They produce lots of tasty, small potatoes.

Arran Pilot
Casablanca
Foremost
Lady Christl
Maris Bard
Pentland Javelin
Premiere
Red Duke of York
Rocket
Sharpe’s Express

Second Earlies are planted between March and April and harvested between July and August. They take longer to grow than First Earlies so are ready to harvest around 14-17 weeks after planting. Yields are higher, and the potatoes are bigger than First Earlies. Ideal for boiling and salads, they are also good general-purpose potatoes.

Acoustic
Charlotte
Emily
Kestrel
Lucera
Maris Peer 2kg pack
Nicola
Saxon
Swift
Wilja

Maincrops are planted between March and May and harvested between August and September. They require the longest growing period and are generally ready to harvest 17-20 weeks after planting. They can produce high yields of large potatoes and can be stored through the winter, if required.

Alouette
Caledonian Rose
Cammeo
Carolus
Desiree
International Kidney
King Edward
Maris Piper
Markies
Marvel
Pink Fir Apple

When you get them home, sprout or 'chit' the seed potatoes by arranging them, with 'eyes' uppermost, in egg boxes or seed trays in light in a cool but frost-free room.

Don't forget to label each variety!

They are ready for planting when the sprouts have reached 2cm in length, which will take approximately 4–6 weeks. Scroll down to the growing guide for more info,