potato 'Rocket'

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One of the earliest of the first earlies, this is a heavy cropper and produces attractive, evenly sized potatoes. They have white waxy flesh which remains firm on cooking, not the most memorable flavour but best boiled or steamed. They are not great in storage so be aware of this when planting. Shows resistance to some Potato cyst nematode.

Scientific classification

Species: potato 'Rocket' (Solanum tuberosum 'Rocket')
Genus: Solanum
Family: Solanaceae

Harmful if eaten, except potato crop. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: Annual Biennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy · Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of potato 'Rocket'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of potato 'Rocket'

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potato 'Rocket' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by chitting tubers or 'seed potatoes'. This is done by standing the tubers 'rose-end' up (the end with the most eyes) in egg boxes or trays in a cool, light place. After two to three weeks the shoots will begin to sprout. Plant out after frosts have passed, from about mid March to mid April.

Growing

Grow in an open, frost-free site with deep, fertile, moisture-retentive soil for high quality and heavy yields. Improve soil by adding\u00A0organic matter, such as well-rotted manure, in the autumn. Draw earth up around the stems as they emerge, to exclude light and prevent the potatoes from becoming green. Water well in dry periods. Potatoes can also be grown in large\u00A0containers\u00A0or potato gro-bags. See potato cultivation for further advice.

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), Potato scab, Potato blight, Potato rot, Potato blackleg and stem canker

Pests

Shows resistance to one Potato cyst nematode but may be susceptible to\u00A0cutworms,\u00A0slugs, wireworms,\u00A0leaf and bud eelworm, other Potato cyst nematodes

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