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Potato 'Maris Peer'

Solanum tuberosum

Belonging to the Solanum genus (Solanum tuberosum 'Maris Peer'), Maris Peer is a variety of Potato. A perennial, Maris Peer is known for growing to a height of approximately 3.90 feet (that's 1.20 metres in metric).

Chile is believed to be where Maris Peer originates from.

Due to how easy it is to grow in a variety of conditions, Maris Peer Potato is great for beginner gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens.

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How to grow Potato 'Maris Peer'

  • Partial Sun

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  • Medium

Enjoys a partial sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Maris Peer is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. A soil ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 is ideal for Maris Peer as it does best in moderately acidic soil - weakly acidic soil.

Growing Maris Peer from seed

Potatoes are generally grown from the eyes of another potato and not from seed.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 5.85 inches (15.0 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Maris Peer about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Maris Peer

As Maris Peer is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Maris Peer

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How long does Maris Peer take to grow?

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When should I sow Maris Peer?

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Potato Maris Peer Etymology

The English word potato comes from Spanish patata.

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