Māori Potato – Moemoe

Māori Potato – Moemoe

Solanum tuberosum

Moemoe is a versatile Māori seed potato with light purple and cream skin and smooth, creamy flesh. It produces round to oval tubers with a waxy texture, making it ideal for boiling, baking, and mashing. Known for its reliable cropping and excellent eating quality.

120–130 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