Oscar Seed Potatoes – Early, High-Performing & Blight-Resistant
Overview
Oscar Seed Potatoes are a superb first-early variety renowned for their rapid establishment, smooth skins and excellent flavour. Developed for gardeners who want reliability without compromise, Oscar delivers strong growth, uniform tubers and an impressive culinary profile. This variety excels as a salad and boiling potato thanks to its firm, waxy flesh that holds shape beautifully. Oscar is also valued for its strong blight resistance, making it a dependable choice for growers seeking healthier crops with reduced risk of disease.
Key Features of Oscar Seed Potatoes
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First-early variety with quick maturity
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Smooth, pale skins and creamy flesh
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Firm texture ideal for salads and boiling
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Strong blight resistance and robust plant health
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High, reliable yields of consistent tubers
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Excellent for gardens, raised beds and containers
Growing Information
Planting
Plant Oscar seed potatoes in fertile, well-drained soil from March onwards. For best results, chit the tubers in a cool, bright environment before planting. Space tubers approximately 30cm apart in rows 60cm apart. Oscar establishes quickly and thrives in a wide range of soils.
Care & Maintenance
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Earth up shoots as they grow to protect from frost
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Water consistently during dry spells
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Apply a balanced fertiliser to support early development
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Monitor general pests, though Oscar is known for its resilience
Harvesting
Oscar’s rapid development allows harvesting as early as June. Lift the tubers carefully to maintain their smooth skins. Though primarily an early potato, Oscar stores well for several weeks, maintaining texture and flavour.
Why Choose OscarSeed Potatoes?
If you want an early potato that offers flavour, reliability and disease resistance, Oscar is an ideal choice. Its strong blight resistance ensures healthier plants, while its superb taste and texture make it a favourite in the kitchen. Explore more premium varieties on our Second Early Seed Potatoes page
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| Quantity | 5 each, 10 each, 20 each, 2 kgs, 5 kgs, 10 kgs, 25 kgs |
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