Description

Potatoes Bintje is a classic, widely grown variety valued for heavy cropping and broad culinary versatility. It is often chosen by customers who want a reliable all round potato that performs for mash, roasting and frying when grown well. Because it is a mid to late season type, it suits growers who want a substantial summer to early autumn lift rather than a very early new potato harvest

Growing season is mid to late. Plant from March to April after chitting. Choose an open sunny site with free draining soil and avoid fresh manure to reduce misshapen tubers and scab issues. Earth up steadily as growth develops. Blight risk can be relevant in Irish summers, so good spacing and avoiding wet foliage late in the day helps, with prompt removal of infected haulm if problems appear. Harvest typically August into September once the foliage starts to yellow and die back. Cure briefly, then store in a cool, dark place.