Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Solanum tuberosum 'Red Duke of York' is an attractive red-skinned first early potato, bearing large, oval tubers with yellow flesh. A good all rounder, 'Red Duke of York' is particularly well-suited to roasting. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit.

For best results grow Solanum tuberosum 'Red Duke of York' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Dig over the soil well and incorporate plenty of compost or rotted manure before planting. Water the tubers thoroughly two weeks before lifting.

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Solanum ‘Red duke of york’ and wildlife

Solanum ‘Red duke of york’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Solanum ‘Red duke of york’ poisonous?

Solanum ‘Red duke of york’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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