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Potato Sharpe's Express (First Early Seed Potato) AGM

Name: Potato Sharpe's Express (First Early Seed Potato) AGM
Brand: DT Brown
SKU: 49596
Price: 7.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Botanical Name: Solanum tuberosum

1kg (8-14 tubers)SKU: 49596

From: 12/01/2027

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Experience a piece of horticultural history with the AGM-winning Sharpe's Express potato: a true heirloom variety introduced in 1901 by Charles Sharpe of Lincolnshire. This beloved first early seed potato has been a favourite among home growers for generations, cherished for its reliability and exceptional flavour.

Sharpe's Express seed potatoes produce kidney-shaped tubers with bright white flesh and a superb traditional taste. Unlike most other early croppers, these are floury seed potatoes with a fluffy texture. Try them boiled or steamed whole in their skins, or bake them in the oven for delightfully crispy jackets.

This popular heritage seed potato matures early and bulks up quickly, offering excellent versatility early in the year. Gardening enthusiasts may recall the Sharpe's Express potato as the all-time favourite of renowned TV gardener and author Percy Thrower.

To maximise your Sharpe's Express potato harvest, we recommend chitting prior to planting out. This process encourages seed potatoes to sprout, allowing them to establish more readily and leading to bigger crops. Simply place them in an old egg box, blunt end up, until the shoots are approximately 1 ½ to 2½ cm (½ to 1in) long.

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Botanical Name: Solanum tuberosum

Genus: Potato

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£6.95 delivery charge

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Potato Sharpe's Express (First Early Seed Potato) AGM

£7.95

FAQs

Get to know even more about our Sharpe's Express Potatoes? We answer your questions here.

Do Sharpe’s Express Potatoes Flower?

Yes: Sharpe’s Express potatoes flower as they grow, like other potato varieties. Their flowers are often white or pale purple. Keep a record of planting dates as well as watching flowers and foliage for the best idea of when to dig your potatoes up.

When to Plant Sharpe’s Express Potatoes?

Plant Sharpe’s Express potatoes in March or April, when the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed. As a first early variety, they are supposed to be planted early in the season. Chitting before planting gives them a head start, helping them grow quicker once they’re in the ground.

When to Harvest Sharpe’s Express Potatoes?

Harvest your Sharpe’s Express potatoes in June or July, or in May if you prefer them smaller. One sign that these potatoes are ready to harvest is if their foliage starts to yellow - if you notice this, it’s time to lift them.