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Post by farmersboy on Jan 13, 2011 7:42:24 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 13, 2011 9:20:53 GMT
You should have a go at some in containers or bags Auricula.  |
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Post by Missredhead on Jan 13, 2011 21:56:10 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 14, 2011 13:06:44 GMT
Been to 2 GC this morning looking for Maris Peer and Picasso seed potatoes - no luck at either  |
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Post by andy on Jan 14, 2011 15:31:56 GMT
me been too Jas....got Charlotte and International kidney ;D
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 14, 2011 15:34:07 GMT
I could have got those but I want what I want! ;D ;D
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Post by Spruance on Jan 14, 2011 15:55:41 GMT
I shall very boringly opt for Ulster Sceptre once again as my main first early but may well pick up a second choice if I am tempted by the (usually) huge range at the local GC. |
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Post by isabella on Jan 14, 2011 18:41:04 GMT
Had an email to say our potatoes are on their way ;D
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Post by farmersboy on Jan 14, 2011 18:55:19 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 14, 2011 19:01:45 GMT
Oh yes, there's a huge antiques place at Battlesbridge isn't there?
I looked at T&M but they are saying delivery from December to May for potatoes - May's not on really for planting is it?
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Post by farmersboy on Jan 14, 2011 19:26:39 GMT
Yes Jas,thats one side of the bridge, GC is the other,they were expecting theirs in today,i might go tomorrow,or next week,.........May is a bit late,like to get mine in, in March
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Post by Missredhead on Jan 14, 2011 20:08:49 GMT
I saw Maris Peer in B&Q
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 14, 2011 21:07:23 GMT
Yes Jas,thats one side of the bridge, GC is the other,they were expecting theirs in today,i might go tomorrow,or next week,.........May is a bit late,like to get mine in, in March I can picture it - that was close to where we used to live. Thanks MRH - will have to go to B&Q. |
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Post by Missredhead on Jan 14, 2011 21:26:31 GMT
They had Charlotte too and the sign said that they had Nicola but I couldn't find any. |
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Post by farmersboy on Jan 15, 2011 21:20:49 GMT
Went out and got my seed today, 15 Swift, 25 Bard, and 125 Picasso ;D
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 15, 2011 21:33:02 GMT
I haven't seen 1 Picasso potato yet and you've got 125 FB! ;D
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Post by Auricula on Jan 16, 2011 0:37:07 GMT
Are they antique potatoes FB ;D ;D
Nope - I can't be bothered to grow veg - by the time they're ready, they're cheap and plentiful in the farm shop where I go ;D
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Post by farmersboy on Jan 16, 2011 8:06:59 GMT
No Auricula,they are quite new,think i only heard of them about 5 yrs ago
I could have got more,and posted them on to you Jas,how man y did you want?
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 16, 2011 8:08:58 GMT
That's really kind but don't worry FB.  If I see some I'll get them - if not I'll do them next year. It's become like a mission. ;D |
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Post by farmersboy on Jan 16, 2011 11:17:26 GMT
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Post by Spruance on Jan 19, 2011 14:13:24 GMT
Visited the local GC yesterday ostensibly to buy some wild bird seed to keep the little blighters going until the sweet peas and runner bean flowers are back on the menu.  Also had a look at the dazzing array of seed potatoes that they had on offer in various sized bags to suit all requirements which is a great improvement on last year. Problem was that I couldn't remember any of the recommendations from this thread and thus came away with just the usual Ulster Sceptre. I did consider Rocket which I have grown before but will have a read through on here again and possibly even take the radical step of 'writing it down' before I go back to the GC again. ;D |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 19, 2011 16:53:59 GMT
There are a couple of potato threads Spruance so don't forget to check out the others. |
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Post by Spruance on Jan 20, 2011 0:03:12 GMT
Yes I know, but thanks LG. |
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Also had a look at the dazzing array of seed potatoes that they had on offer in various sized bags to suit all requirements which is a great improvement on last year. Problem was that I couldn't remember any of the recommendations from this thread and thus came away with just the usual Ulster Sceptre. I did consider Rocket which I have grown before but will have a read through on here again and possibly even take the radical step of 'writing it down' before I go back to the GC again. ;D