Description

Potatoes Bildstar is a late maturing maincrop type suited to customers who want a bulkier autumn harvest with the option to store tubers for later use. It is generally grown for dependable yields and a kitchen friendly texture that suits everyday boiling, steaming and general cooking. The late season timing also suits growers who like to clear space early for salads and early crops, then lift their potatoes later.

Growing season in Ireland is late. Plant from March to April once soil is workable, ideally after chitting in a bright frost free place. Earth up as foliage grows to protect developing tubers and reduce greening. Keep moisture steady during dry spells in June and July to support bulking. Harvest typically September into October once the haulm dies back. For storage, let skins set by leaving tubers in the ground for a short period after foliage has died, then lift in dry weather, dry off and store cool, dark and well ventilated.