Potato – Swift (Early Harvest)

Potato – Swift

Solanum tuberosum

Swift is an early-maturing potato variety valued for its speed, reliability, and versatility in the kitchen. It produces smooth, round tubers with pale skin and creamy white flesh. With a waxy to slightly floury texture, Swift is ideal for boiling, steaming, or enjoying as new potatoes fresh from the garden.

Well-suited to small gardens or container growing, Swift is known for its early harvest—often ready in as little as 60–70 days—making it perfect for staggered or early planting.

60–70 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