Red Duke of York seed potatoes are a heritage potato variety dating back to 1942, said to be found in amongst a crop of white dukes in Holland. These first early seed potatoes produce red skinned tubers with shallow eyes and yellow flesh.
Red Dukes are a dry, mealy potato packed with flavour and do not disintegrate on boiling.
A real favourite variety with many major supermarkets and retailers are now stocking Red Duke of York as their 'Best of the best/Finest' range.
First earlies are typically ready for harvesting around 13-15 weeks from planting.