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Potato Wilja (Second Early Seed Potatoes)

Name: Potato Wilja (Second Early Seed Potatoes)
Brand: DT Brown
SKU: 53008
Price: 7.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Botanical Name: Solanum tuberosum

1kg (approx 8-14 tubers)SKU: 53008

From: 12/01/2027

£7.95

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An excellent choice, not only for their versatility but also for their great taste. They have a wonderfully earthy taste that is a perfect all-rounder for your culinary needs especially when boiled. Excellent resistance to scab and slugs. For gardeners interested in a second early that is full of flavour and suffers no major drawbacks then we recommend Wilja very highly! Potatoes are one of the most rewarding vegetables to grow. There's the nurturing process of chitting, planting and earthing-up, the anticipation of a good harvest as you dig through the soil and, of course, the unbeatable taste of fresh, home-grown, potatoes. All potatoes (except for maincrops) will benefit from chitting prior to planting out. The chitting process encourages the seed to sprout, which then when planted, helps them to establish more readily, leading to bigger crops. Simply place them, blunt end up, in an old egg box until the shoots are approximately 1 to ½cm (½ to 1in). Potatoes are delivered in 1kg bags, each pack containing approx. 8-14 tubers.

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Botanical Name: Solanum tuberosum

Genus: Potato

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Seed Only Orders

£2.95 delivery charge

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Non-Seed Items

£6.95 delivery charge

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Combined Orders

£7.95 delivery charge (e.g. seeds and plants)

Potato Wilja (Second Early Seed Potatoes)

£7.95

FAQs

What is meant by a second early potato?

A second early potato is a type of potato that is planted a few weeks after first early potatoes and typically takes around 90 to 110 days to mature. They are usually larger than first earlies and are ready to harvest in early to mid-summer, around July or August.

When and how to plant Wilja potatoes?

Plant your Wilja second early potatoes in well-drained soil from late March to mid-April, spacing seed tubers 30-37cm apart in rows 70-75cm apart, about 10cm deep. Chit seed potatoes beforehand to encourage strong sprouts. Earth up the plants once the shoots reach 20cm to protect the tubers. The Wilja variety grows in about 15-17 weeks and is ready to harvest by July or August. Keep soil moist during dry spells and rotate crops yearly to prevent disease.

Can I grow them in containers or bags?

Yes, the Wilja potato variety can be successfully grown in containers and bags. Use a large container or grow bag with at least 30 litres of capacity and ensure it has good drainage. Start by filling the bottom with about 10cm of compost, plant 2-3 seed potatoes with eyes facing up, then cover with more compost. As the shoots grow, keep adding compost to cover them until the container is full. Regular watering and feeding are essential, as containers dry out quickly.