Certified Seed Potatoes | Heirloom Tubers for Australian Gardens

Potato

Botanical name: Solanum tuberosum
Certified seed potatoes are disease-free tubers grown specifically for planting. They are not true seeds but small potato tubers that produce healthy, vigorous plants. Certified seed potatoes are ideal for home gardeners and commercial growers wanting strong yields and resistance to common soil-borne diseases. Choose a sunny, well-drained location and avoid planting in beds that have recently grown other solanaceous crops (e.g. tomatoes, capsicum, eggplant). Prepare the soil with compost and ensure good drainage to prevent rot. For best results, chit the seed potatoes before planting by placing them in a cool, bright spot for 2–4 weeks to encourage short green shoots. Plant whole or cut seed potatoes (with at least 2 eyes per piece) 10–15 cm deep and space 30 cm apart in rows 60–75 cm apart. Hill up soil around the base of plants as they grow to encourage tuber formation and reduce greening. Harvest after the foliage dies back or when flowers have faded, depending on variety. Handle tubers gently to avoid bruising.

Potato Ruby Lou Certified Seeds
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Potato Sebago Certified Seeds
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Potato Dutch Cream Certified Seeds
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Potato White Star Certified Seeds
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Why Grow from Seed Potatoes?

✅ Certified disease-free tubers for healthy, vigorous plants
✅ High-yielding and reliable — perfect for home and market growers
✅ Ideal for a wide range of culinary uses — roasting, mashing, boiling, and more
✅ Easy to plant and care for with great results in Australian conditions

Where Can You Grow Them?

Seed potatoes perform best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid planting in recent nightshade beds (e.g., tomatoes). Begin by ‘chitting’ your tubers — place them in a cool, bright spot until short green shoots form. Plant whole or cut tubers (minimum 2 eyes), 10–15 cm deep and 30 cm apart, with rows spaced 60–75 cm. As foliage grows, hill soil over stems to promote more tubers and reduce exposure. Harvest when foliage dies back or flowers fade. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Health Benefits of Homegrown Potatoes

Home-harvested potatoes are rich in **vitamin C, potassium, fibre, and antioxidants**, offering a nutritious and satisfying staple to complement any meal.

Popular Seed Potato Varieties

Sebago: Classic white tuber with creamy flesh—versatile for baking, boiling, frying, or mashing. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Dutch Cream: Rich, buttery yellow flesh—excellent for mashing, roasting, and known for its high yields. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Ready to Grow?

Our certified seed potatoes are selected to perform strongly across Australian climates. With solid germination, sound growing practices, and proper care, you’ll enjoy bountiful, flavorful potato harvests from your garden.

Shop the range above and prepare for a rewarding and productive growing season.