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Potato Cara (Late Maincrop Seed Potato)

Botanical Name: Solanum tuberosum

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1kg (approx 8-14 tubers)SKU: 41192

From: 12/01/2027

£7.95

2.5kg bag (approx 20-35 tubers)SKU: 59596

From: 12/01/2027

£12.95

5kg (2x 2.5kg bags, approx 40-70 tubers)SKU: 59608

From: 12/01/2027

£23.95

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Cara potato seeds are a great favourite with our allotmenteer customers. Renowned for its heavy yields, Cara is one of our best-selling maincrop varieties due to its impressive resilience. This all-round disease-resistant potato boasts strong resistance to eelworm, virus, and blight. It's also very drought-tolerant, making Cara the perfect choice for growing in tough conditions.

Our popular Cara seed potatoes produce smooth, round tubers with white skin and distinctive shallow red eyes. Cara's versatility shines in the kitchen thanks to its mild flavour and soft, moist flesh. These waxy seed potatoes excel in boiling and baking, offering a delightful taste and texture that complements a wide range of dishes. They're also a great choice for long storage.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a novice, this tried-and-tested variety promises a satisfying growing experience and a bountiful harvest of excellent general-purpose potatoes. As with most maincrop seed potatoes, chitting is not necessary. Plant outdoors from April to May and your potatoes will be ready to harvest from August through to October.

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Botanical Name: Solanum tuberosum

Genus: Potato

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Potato Cara (Late Maincrop Seed Potato)

£12.95

FAQs

Want to know even more about our Cara seed potatoes? We answer your questions here.

When should I plant Cara seed potatoes?

The best time to plant Cara seed potatoes is between late March and late April, when the soil temperature is consistently above 8°C, and the threat of frost has passed. Chitting your seed potatoes beforehand encourages strong shoots and faster growth once planted. Choose a dry, frost-free day and plant in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil for a healthy, productive crop.

How long do Cara potatoes take to grow?

Cara seed potatoes are a maincrop variety that typically takes around 18 to 20 weeks to mature after planting. When planted in late March or April, you can expect to harvest in August to September. Growth time can vary slightly depending on soil temperature, weather conditions, and the timing of chitting, but Cara is known for producing a strong, reliable crop by late summer with excellent storage quality.

How long can the Cara potato be stored, and how to store them?

The Cara potato variety is renowned for its exceptional storage qualities as a maincrop, often keeping well for 5 to 8 months, right through winter into spring. Harvest when foliage dies back, and cure the Cara seed potatoes in a cool, dark, well-ventilated spot at 10-15°C with high humidity for two weeks to toughen the skins and heal cuts. Store in breathable boxes or sacks in a frost-free, dark place at 4-10°C with good airflow, checking regularly to remove any sprouting or damaged tubers, and keep away from onions, apples, or light to prevent greening.