Mine have been chitting since January, some were bought at a potato fair and although most have longish shoots (2inches)it's all healthy growth.
I usually plant about Easter time, last year the weather was glorious. I'll be waiting this time for warmer weather, better to wait than risk losing them to frost.
If you do plant them out and then are worried about late frosts, you can protect the shoots with fleece, or even just newspaper overnight. I'm not rushing to put mine out yet - for one thing, it is so miserably cold in the garden that I don't want to do it!
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Mine have been chitting since January, some were bought at a potato fair and although most have longish shoots (2inches)it's all healthy growth.
I usually plant about Easter time, last year the weather was glorious. I'll be waiting this time for warmer weather, better to wait than risk losing them to frost.
fish4card is a troll!
Ok thanks fish
With the greatest of respect, I must point out that potatoes do best in cooler temperatures
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-Food/2007-04-01/When-and-How-to-Plant-Potatoes.aspx#axzz2OdNuy0Sl
However, for those who may wish to try growing sweet potatoes in the UK, a hot bed is the way to go http://homefarmer.co.uk/hotbeds/
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Don't plant your spuds until all danger of frost has passed or YOU may lose them
Derek
Oh yes, absolutely - cool temps as opposed to hot, but not COLD!!!
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
seema like i've started something here! Only needed a bit of guidance lol
April-allowing for the fact that when the green tops are poking through the risk of frost has diminished
If you do plant them out and then are worried about late frosts, you can protect the shoots with fleece, or even just newspaper overnight. I'm not rushing to put mine out yet - for one thing, it is so miserably cold in the garden that I don't want to do it!