Māori Potato – Huakaroro

Māori Potato – Huakaroro

Solanum tuberosum

A traditional Māori seed potato prized for its waxy texture, buttery flavour, and excellent boiling qualities. A dependable keeper, Huakaroro forms round-to-oval, cream-skinned tubers with deep eyes and creamy flesh. A classic heritage variety valued for both taste and cultural significance.

120 days

Lay seed potatoes out in a dry, bright spot to sprout before planting. Once sprouts are 1–2 cm long, plant in rows 15 cm deep and 60 cm apart. Space seed potatoes 25–30 cm apart in the row with sprouts pointing upward. Apply a balanced potato fertiliser below the tubers and cover gently with soil, such as our Potato Fertiliser.

As plants reach 5–10 cm in height, begin moulding soil up around stems to protect tubers from light and pests. Keep soil moist and weed-free throughout the season. For best results, maintain a soil pH between 5.4–5.8 to help prevent potato scab.

Harvest when foliage dies back. Cure in a dry, shaded, and well-ventilated area before storage.

Price is per potato