{"id":5102307672197,"title":"Jersey Royal Potatoes (500G)","handle":"jersey-royal-potatoes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jerseyroyals.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFor Recipes \u0026amp; Inspiration, check out the Jersey Royal Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jersey Royal is a unique potato, lovingly crafted and carefully grown on the island since the late 1800s. The island itself is optimal for growing potatoes, with its unique microclimate, soil and environment creating the perfect conditions for this special spud to flourish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jersey Royal season is an exciting time for all involved, and the season begins in November with planting under glass. The main outdoor crop is planted from January to April, with harvesting from the end of March through to the July. The peak of the season is May, when up to 1,500 tonnes of Royals can be exported daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotatoes planted on the early slopes are hand-lifted, with mechanical harvesters used only for the later, flatter fields. The fields on slopes near the coast – known as côtils – are so steep that almost all the work is done by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides being unique to Jersey, the Jersey Royal enjoys EU protection of designation of origin in much the same way that France was granted sole use of the word ‘champagne’. The Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) is an official recognition granted by the EU to protect the product as it is produced in its country of origin. This, in addition to Jersey’s unique growing conditions, make these potatoes particularly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2021-04-13T16:24:26+01:00","created_at":"2020-06-17T12:46:54+01:00","vendor":"Osolocal2U","type":"Vegetable Potatoes","tags":["Bulk Update 081020","BULKUPDATE120821","Gee Fresh Produce Review List","GENERIC"],"price":225,"price_min":225,"price_max":225,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":34389629730949,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"POJME","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Jersey Royal Potatoes (500G)","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":225,"weight":454,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.osolocal2u.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/JerseyRoyals.jpg?v=1669297129"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.osolocal2u.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/JerseyRoyals.jpg?v=1669297129","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":22498381725829,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.415,"height":1240,"width":1754,"src":"\/\/www.osolocal2u.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/JerseyRoyals.jpg?v=1669297129"},"aspect_ratio":1.415,"height":1240,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.osolocal2u.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/JerseyRoyals.jpg?v=1669297129","width":1754}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jerseyroyals.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFor Recipes \u0026amp; Inspiration, check out the Jersey Royal Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jersey Royal is a unique potato, lovingly crafted and carefully grown on the island since the late 1800s. The island itself is optimal for growing potatoes, with its unique microclimate, soil and environment creating the perfect conditions for this special spud to flourish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jersey Royal season is an exciting time for all involved, and the season begins in November with planting under glass. The main outdoor crop is planted from January to April, with harvesting from the end of March through to the July. The peak of the season is May, when up to 1,500 tonnes of Royals can be exported daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotatoes planted on the early slopes are hand-lifted, with mechanical harvesters used only for the later, flatter fields. The fields on slopes near the coast – known as côtils – are so steep that almost all the work is done by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides being unique to Jersey, the Jersey Royal enjoys EU protection of designation of origin in much the same way that France was granted sole use of the word ‘champagne’. The Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) is an official recognition granted by the EU to protect the product as it is produced in its country of origin. This, in addition to Jersey’s unique growing conditions, make these potatoes particularly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e"}