Potato Rooster (Maincrop Albert Bartlett Seed Potato) AGM

The best time to plant Rooster Albert Bartlett seed potatoes is from mid-April to late May, when soil temperatures are consistently above 8°C and frost risk has passed. Chitting is not necessary for the maincrop potato, Albert Bartlett. Choose a dry day and plant into well-drained, fertile soil for healthy growth and heavy yields.

Rooster Albert Bartlett seed potatoes are a maincrop variety that typically takes around 20 weeks to mature after planting. When planted in mid-April or May, you can expect to harvest from late August to October. Growth time can vary slightly depending on soil temperature, weather conditions, and location, but Rooster is known for producing strong, reliable yields by late summer.

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