Solanum tuberosum 'Nadine'

Second early potato varieties are usually ready from mid-July onwards, and may be dug as new potatoes to follow on from first earlies, but are equally successful as storing potatoes.

Solanum tuberosum 'Nadine' bears uniform-sized round tubers with smooth skin and shallow eyes, and a good, somewhat sweet taste and firm flesh. It's ideal for baking but is also suitable for boiling and chipping. It's resistant to eelworm and has good tolerance to scab.

For best results, prepare the soil well before planting Solanum tuberosum 'Nadine', and incorporate plenty of organic matter such as compost or rotted manure. Soak the tubers two weeks before lifting.