What is a Potato Seed?
True Potato Seed (TPS) is the name given to the seeds from potato fruits, which breeders can use to develop new varieties.
But these seeds are also interesting for amateur gardeners because they can save themselves the trouble of storing seed potatoes.
Potato Seed Suppliers In South Africa
Potato Seed Production
Address: Sterkspruit Long Tom Pass (R37) Lydenburg (17 Km out of Lydenburg on the Nelspruit/Sabie Rd, Lydenburg, 1120, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:15 pm
Phone: +27 82 524 8391
RSA Seed Potatoe Exchange
Address: Pony Street Silverlakes, Office Park, Tyger Valley, 0181, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 12 809 4000
Living seeds Heirloom Seeds (Pty) Ltd
Address: 26 Herring Rd, Klipview, 1962, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 2 pm ⋅ Opens 9 am Tue
Phone: +27 16 100 0824
Wesgrow Potatoes (Pty) Ltd
Address: Koöperasie St, Christiana, 2680, South Africa
Hours: Open now
Phone: +27 53 441 2241
How much are potato seeds in South Africa?
This depends on the variety but bags are usually around R200 per 25kg bag.
How many seed potatoes are in a 1kg bag?
Note: a 1kg pack of a typical variety should contain over 10 tubers.
Where do you get potato seeds from?
Potatoes, just like other vegetables, flower in the summer. If the flowers are pollinated, small fruits can form that look like tiny tomatoes. If the fruits mature, they can develop seeds.
How long do potatoes take to grow?
Early-season potato varieties are planted first in spring and are ready to harvest in 60-80 days. Mid-season varieties mature in 80-100 days. Late-season potato varieties are ready to harvest in 100-130 days.