{"product_id":"potato-jersey-bennes","title":"Potato – Jersey Bennes","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"205\"\u003ePotato – Jersey Bennes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"227\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eSolanum tuberosum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eJersey Bennes is a popular early-season, waxy potato prized for its smooth texture and clean, classic flavour. It produces oval-shaped, white-skinned tubers with white flesh that hold their shape beautifully when cooked. Ideal for boiling, potato salads, casseroles, and soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eA New Zealand favourite for early harvests, Jersey Bennes is a reliable producer and performs well in most garden conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eEarly crop – approx. 80–90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"702\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"602\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"610\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSkin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"618\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFlesh\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"628\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFlower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"702\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"702\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"676\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"684\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"692\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"702\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eRare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eLay 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/products\/potato-fertiliser-high-grade-1kg\" title=\"potato fertiliser high grade\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePotato Fertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1453\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHarvest when foliage dies back. Cure in a dry, shaded, and well-ventilated area before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1453\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePrice is per potato\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rasmussen Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51535569125679,"sku":null,"price":1.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/4098\/4879\/files\/Potato__Jersey_Bennes.png?v=1750803185","url":"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/products\/potato-jersey-bennes","provider":"Rasmussen Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}