planting seed potatoes in july Pentland Javelin Seed Potatoes 10 Tubers – Summer Planting – JustSeed

planting seed potatoes in july Pentland Javelin Seed Potatoes 10 Tubers – Summer Planting – JustSeedPRE ORDER FOR MID JULY DELIVERY Seed Potato Pentland Javelin Summer Planting 10 Quality Tubers Seed Potato Pentland Javelin Summer Planting Tubers are specially selected for late season planting, allowing gardeners to enjoy delicious homegrown new potatoes at Christmas. This popular first early potato variety is renowned for its excellent flavour, reliable yields, and strong resistance to common potato problems. Pentland Javelin Potatoes produce

PRE-ORDER FOR MID JULY DELIVERY

Seed Potato Pentland Javelin Summer Planting – 10 Quality Tubers

Seed Potato Pentland Javelin Summer Planting Tubers are specially selected for late-season planting, allowing gardeners to enjoy delicious homegrown new potatoes at Christmas. This popular first early potato variety is renowned for its excellent flavour, reliable yields, and strong resistance to common potato problems.

Pentland Javelin Potatoes produce smooth, attractive tubers with a firm texture, making them ideal for boiling, salads, and traditional new potato dishes. With good resistance to both eelworm and scab, this dependable variety performs well across a wide range of soil types and growing conditions.

Supplied as 10 quality tubers, these convenient taster packs from Taylors Bulbs are perfect for smaller gardens, raised beds, containers, and gardeners wishing to try different potato varieties without committing to larger quantities.

Key Features

Popular first early potato variety with excellent flavour.

Produces smooth tubers ideal for boiling and salads.

Good resistance to eelworm and potato scab.

Suitable for a wide range of soil types.

Reliable crops with strong garden performance.

Perfect for summer planting and Christmas harvesting.

Supplied as 10 quality seed potato tubers.

How to Grow Seed Potato Pentland Javelin Summer Planting

Plant Seed Potato Pentland Javelin Tubers from July to August in containers, potato bags, raised beds, or well-prepared garden soil.

Plant tubers approximately 10–15 cm deep and space them around 25–30 cm apart.

Grow in a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil and keep plants well watered during dry periods.

As shoots emerge, gradually earth up around stems or add compost to containers to encourage tuber production.

Harvest from November onwards once tubers have reached a suitable size for delicious Christmas new potatoes.

Potato Growing Tips

Use fresh compost when growing in containers or potato bags.

Keep plants well watered during tuber development.

Protect foliage from early autumn frosts if necessary.

Harvest as required for the freshest flavour.

Store harvested potatoes in a cool, dark location.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are summer planting seed potatoes?
Summer planting potatoes are specially prepared tubers planted in July and August for harvesting in late autumn and around Christmas.

Are Pentland Javelin potatoes good for salads?
Yes, Pentland Javelin Potatoes have a firm texture that makes them excellent for salads and boiling.

Can Pentland Javelin potatoes be grown in containers?
Yes, they perform very well in containers, potato bags, and raised beds.

Are Pentland Javelin potatoes resistant to disease?
They offer good resistance to eelworm and potato scab, helping to produce healthy crops.

Perfect For

Christmas potatoes

Container growing

Potato bags

Raised beds

Small gardens

Salad potatoes

Kitchen gardens

Beginner gardeners