Artjak I think it's too cold in my unheated GH. I've tried before to grow for Christmas and they "stood still". I know you can grow spuds without chitting, but I always chit and doubt there are any seed spuds to be bought.
Maybe some people do, I would also like to know.
p.s. start saving egg boxes in the new year for chitting
i know people who put potatoes in bags for xmas about two months ago . Pound land have not got any at the moment probably back in the spring . i had some in the greenhouse in the ground the last two years but got good results from the bags and old planters this year. i even got some out of the greenhouse (quite a lot actually) from spuds i missed digging up last year.
For second Early I opt for Kestrel and Charlotte. Kestrel can be treated as a main crop and will produce some quite large tubers,ideal for baking and store very well. Charlotte will store but tends to lose it's flavour over time.
Thompson and Morgan have got an offer on potatoes i ordered some for delivery in January. They also have a seed offer buy 3 packs for £1.49 each get one free. And free delivery. I am going to plant a wild garden around my orchard and after watching Monty Don last week i found out how to do it you need to start with Yellow Rattle as it suppresses the grass and allows the wild flowers to thrive. i got this from Emorsgate seeds only £5.20 for 13 grams free delivery over £5.00. this has to be planted now as it needs the winter cold to start it off. there is also quite a lot of prep before hand to create bare patches in the grass to sow onto . I success as it will help with the pollination of my fruit trees and encourage more wildlife.
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Artjak I think it's too cold in my unheated GH. I've tried before to grow for Christmas and they "stood still". I know you can grow spuds without chitting, but I always chit and doubt there are any seed spuds to be bought.
Maybe some people do, I would also like to know.
p.s. start saving egg boxes in the new year for chitting
i know people who put potatoes in bags for xmas about two months ago . Pound land have not got any at the moment probably back in the spring . i had some in the greenhouse in the ground the last two years but got good results from the bags and old planters this year. i even got some out of the greenhouse (quite a lot actually) from spuds i missed digging up last year.
For second Early I opt for Kestrel and Charlotte. Kestrel can be treated as a main crop and will produce some quite large tubers,ideal for baking and store very well. Charlotte will store but tends to lose it's flavour over time.
Thompson and Morgan have got an offer on potatoes i ordered some for delivery in January. They also have a seed offer buy 3 packs for £1.49 each get one free. And free delivery. I am going to plant a wild garden around my orchard and after watching Monty Don last week i found out how to do it you need to start with Yellow Rattle as it suppresses the grass and allows the wild flowers to thrive. i got this from Emorsgate seeds only £5.20 for 13 grams free delivery over £5.00. this has to be planted now as it needs the winter cold to start it off. there is also quite a lot of prep before hand to create bare patches in the grass to sow onto . I success as it will help with the pollination of my fruit trees and encourage more wildlife.