Māori Potato – Kowiniwini

Māori Potato – Kowiniwini

Solanum tuberosum

A traditional Māori seed potato with a firm, waxy texture and striking appearance. Kowiniwini produces round tubers with multi-coloured skin and creamy flesh, making it ideal for boiling, salads, and steaming. It’s a reliable, good-keeping variety with excellent flavour and texture.

Main crop – approx. 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