Sharpe’s Express Seed Potatoes – Heritage First Early Variety

Sharpe’s Express Seed Potatoes – Heritage First Early Variety

A Classic British Favourite for Over a Century

Introduced around 1900 by Charles Sharpe of Sleaford, Lincolnshire, Sharpe’s Express Seed Potatoes remain one of the most celebrated first early heritage varieties. Over a hundred years later, this variety continues to be a firm favourite among both traditional gardeners and modern home growers thanks to its superb flavour, texture, and reliability.

Appearance and Texture

Sharpe’s Express potatoes are long and oval with smooth skin, shallow eyes, and bright white flesh. When boiled whole in their skins, they develop a light, floury texture that enhances their signature new potato taste. Their high dry matter content makes them an ideal all-rounder for a variety of cooking styles.

Versatile Culinary Uses for Sharpe’s Express Seed Potatoes

Whether served hot or cold, Sharpe’s Express delivers outstanding results in:

• Fresh summer salads

• Crispy roasts

• Creamy mash

• Perfectly golden chips
  Their versatility and distinct flavour make them an excellent choice for cooks who appreciate traditional varieties with consistent quality.

Reliable Growth and Disease Resistance

Sharpe’s Express is known for its good resistance to common scab, making it a dependable crop even in less-than-ideal soil conditions. Many growers praise this variety for its vigorous growth and early harvesting potential—typically ready to lift from late May to early June, depending on local conditions.

A Heritage Variety with Enduring Appeal

Legendary TV gardener Percy Thrower was an avid admirer of Sharpe’s Express, which speaks to its enduring popularity and trusted performance. Supplied as Scottish Certified Seed Potatoes, each batch is visually inspected and hand-packed to ensure the highest standards of quality.

Planting & Storage Advice for Sharpe’s Express Seed Potatoes

Keep your seed potatoes in a cool, dry, well-ventilated, frost-free location until planting. For the best results, chit your seed potatoes before planting to encourage strong shoots and an earlier harvest.

Order and Delivery Information

• FREE UK DELIVERY

• Delivery begins mid-December – in time for early planting

• Hand-picked and packed for quality assurance

• Order now to secure your crop for the upcoming season

For more growing tips, visit our Seed Potatoes Growing Guide.