{"product_id":"seed-potato-rodeo","title":"Seed Potato -  Rodeo","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSeed Potato - Rodeo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum tuberosum (NOT to WA, TAS \u0026amp; Kangaroo Island)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeterminate variety\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Seed Potato\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSeed potatoes are live tubers, not dry seed. They may arrive dormant, break dormancy, and sprout lightly or actively, depending on variety and seasonal timing. \u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/pages\/essential-guide-to-purchasing-and-growing-seed-potatoes\" title=\"Essential Guide to Purchasing and Growing Seed Potatoes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread \u003c\/a\u003eour Seed Potato Growing and Storage Guide before ordering, especially if you live in a cooler region and need to hold tubers before planting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eIf you require completely dormant seed potatoes for long-term storage, please contact us before ordering. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/pages\/essential-guide-to-purchasing-and-growing-seed-potatoes\" title=\"Essential Guide to Purchasing and Growing Seed Potatoes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRodeo is a striking red-skinned seed potato that delivers outstanding results in the home garden. With its distinctive dark red skin and creamy white flesh, Rodeo is as appealing on the plate as it is in the ground. This certified seed potato variety is renowned for its high yields, consistent tuber shape and size, and elevated dry matter content, making it one of the finest choices for producing beautifully fluffy mashed potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBeyond mashing, Rodeo is a wonderfully versatile potato in the kitchen. Its dry, floury texture makes it equally well suited to roasting, where the flesh crisps up beautifully on the outside while remaining soft and fluffy within. It also performs well when boiled or baked. Whether you are preparing a simple weeknight dinner or a special weekend roast, Rodeo seed potatoes deliver reliable flavour and texture every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10.0pt 0cm 10.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChoose a sunny position in the garden with well-drained, friable soil. Prepare the planting bed deeply, working the soil to at least 25 cm to allow the tubers room to develop evenly. Incorporating compost or well-rotted organic matter before planting will help to improve soil structure and drainage. Plant seed potato tubers in furrows approximately 10 cm deep, spacing them 25 cm apart within the row and allowing 75 cm between rows. Larger seed potatoes can be cut into sections before planting, provided each piece retains at least one healthy eye or sprout. Allow cut surfaces to dry for a day or two before planting to reduce the risk of rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10.0pt 0cm 10.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003eWhen to Plant in Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 5.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCool and Alpine Regions (TAS, VIC highlands, NSW tablelands): \u003c\/b\u003eAfter the last frost, typically August to October. Soil temperature should be at least 8 to 10 degrees Celsius before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 5.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperate Regions (Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth): \u003c\/b\u003eMid July to October. In milder coastal areas, earlier plantings from mid July can get a head start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 5.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubtropical Regions (Brisbane, coastal NSW): \u003c\/b\u003eApril to August. Cooler autumn and winter months provide the best growing conditions in subtropical zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTropical and Arid Regions (Far North QLD, NT, inland WA): \u003c\/b\u003eApril to August, during the dry season when temperatures are cooler. Select a position with some afternoon shade in warmer areas to prevent heat stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10.0pt 0cm 10.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003eWatering and Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, particularly once the plants begin to flower and tubers start forming underground. Avoid overhead watering where possible, as wet foliage can encourage fungal diseases. As the plants grow, mound soil or mulch around the base of the stems to cover developing tubers and prevent greening from sunlight exposure. Fertilise well at planting time and side-dress with a potassium-rich feed as the plants grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10.0pt 0cm 10.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePotatoes are ready to harvest once the foliage begins to yellow and die back. For new or baby potatoes, you can carefully dig around the base of the plant a few weeks earlier. Use a garden fork to gently lift the tubers, taking care not to pierce them. Allow harvested potatoes to cure in a cool, dry, well-ventilated spot out of direct sunlight for a few days before storing in a cool, dark, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10.0pt 0cm 10.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":52153541558584,"sku":"BW-POT-23_1kg","price":12.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2kg","offer_id":52153541591352,"sku":"BW-POT-23_2kg","price":24.19,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/seed-potato-rodeo-pre-order-8931102.jpg?v=1775889069","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/seed-potato-rodeo","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}