Potato 'Edzell Blue'

Solanum tuberosum

How to grow Potato 'Edzell Blue'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Edzell Blue 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. Edzell Blue needs a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 5.0 to 6.0 (moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil).

Growing Edzell Blue 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 Edzell Blue about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Edzell Blue

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Edzell Blue is a tender plant.

Harvesting Edzell Blue

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.