Sharpe's Express are a first early heritage potato, that became popular in 1901. Bred in Lincolnshire they are still very popular today. Producing long oval shape tubers with smooth white skin and pale lemon coloured flesh.
Sharpe's Express are a high dry matter potato and therefore suitable for baking, roasting and chips. Steaming is better than boiling as the potato is less likely to break apart.
Plant first early potato crops from the end of February. Prior to planting, 'chit' the seed potatoes by setting them out in a cool, bright position (10C/ 50F) to allow them to sprout.
bulks up slightly later than other first earlies but produces a heavier crop.