Perfect Potatoes

Try growing your own potatoes

The early bird catches the worm, and the early shopper catches the best range of potato varieties. Check out our range now available instore, we have a great choice of potatoes to buy, plus expert advice.

Choose potatoes without long shoots or any signs of mould. When you get them home, stand them rose end up (the end with most small dents, or eyes) in a seed tray or an old egg box and leave them in a cool, frost-free light place until you plant them, otherwise known as chitting potatoes. This will discourage the sprouts from growing too long. The potatoes are ready to plant when the shoots are about 3cm (1in) long.