{"product_id":"seed-potato-agria","title":"Seed Potato Agria","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Potato Agria is one of New Zealand's most popular potato varieties, producing large tubers with cream skin and rich golden flesh. A floury potato by nature, it's the go-to choice for gardeners who love light, fluffy mash, crispy roast potatoes, golden chips and homemade wedges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a main crop variety, Agria takes around 90–100 days to mature, rewarding the extra growing time with high yields of generous-sized potatoes. It's well known for its reliable performance in the garden and excellent eating quality, making it a favourite with both home gardeners and keen cooks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgria also stores exceptionally well once harvested and properly cured, allowing you to enjoy homegrown potatoes well beyond the growing season. Whether you're planting a small family patch or a larger crop to see you through the months ahead, Agria is a dependable choice that combines productivity, versatility and outstanding flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Potato Agria is supplied as certified seed tubers in packs of 5, 10 or 20, making it easy to grow just a few plants or establish a productive potato patch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Seed Potato Agria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant tubers from September to October once the soil has warmed and the risk of hard frost has passed. Prepare well-drained soil by incorporating compost or aged manure, then plant tubers 20–30cm apart in a shallow trench and cover with soil. As shoots emerge, continue mounding soil around the stems every few weeks to encourage a larger crop and keep developing tubers covered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaring for Seed Potato Agria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist throughout the growing season, particularly once the plants begin flowering, as this is when the tubers are rapidly bulking up. Continue mounding soil as the plants grow to prevent developing potatoes from being exposed to sunlight and turning green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting Seed Potato Agria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgria is ready to harvest around 90–100 days after planting, once the foliage has yellowed and died back. Carefully lift the tubers with a garden fork and allow them to dry for a short time before storing in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place. Properly cured potatoes store well, making Agria an excellent variety for long-term use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kings Seeds NZ","offers":[{"title":"5 pack","offer_id":49184293683508,"sku":"V8449.5pk","price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 pack","offer_id":49184293716276,"sku":"V8449.10pk","price":7.65,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 pack","offer_id":49184293781812,"sku":"V8449.20pk","price":12.25,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/0555\/6276\/files\/V8499-W1.png?v=1783062573","url":"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/seed-potato-agria","provider":"Kings Seeds NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}