- Botanical name: Solanum tuberosum 'Red Duke Of York'
- Common name: Potato
- Family: Solanaceae
- Plant Type: Vegetable
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Prefers rich soil
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.Â
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.Â
How to grow Solanum 'Red Duke of York'
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Plant size
60cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
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Do not Plant in January |
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M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Harvest | ||||||||||||
| Harvest |
J
Do not Harvest in January |
F
Do not Harvest in February |
M
Do not Harvest in March |
A
Do not Harvest in April |
M
Do not Harvest in May |
J
Do not Harvest in June |
J
Do Harvest in July |
A
Do Harvest in August |
S
Do not Harvest in September |
O
Do not Harvest in October |
N
Do not Harvest in November |
D
Do not Harvest in December |
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 Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
