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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 9, 2017 18:20:54 GMT
Oh very good Ron, - have you tried them yet? |
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Post by Ron on Jul 9, 2017 18:26:41 GMT
Oh very good Ron , - have you tried them yet? Will be doing so tomorrow Rosefriend, let you know how they taste  |
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Post by Ron on Jul 25, 2017 12:16:20 GMT
Oh very good Ron , - have you tried them yet? Will be doing so tomorrow Rosefriend , let you know how they taste Sorry, Rosefriend, forgot about this. Yes, they were lovely as only a homegrown new potato can be. I've just harvested the 2nd earlies (Charlotte). It's interesting how the yields varied in different composts in the two bags. The bag containing ericaceous peat free produced at least 50% more tubers as the one with peat based ericaceous. That was perhaps due to them being generally bigger in that bag and using ericaceous didn't reduce the yield at all. It was about 2.5kg to 1.8kg. I fed them when planting with blood and bone, then just one addition of seaweed extract about 3 weeks ago. 4.3kg total yield. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 25, 2017 12:21:20 GMT
Will be doing so tomorrow Rosefriend , let you know how they taste Sorry, Rosefriend, forgot about this. Yes, they were lovely as only a homegrown new potato can be. I've just harvested the 2nd earlies (Charlotte). It's interesting how the yields varied in different composts in the two bags. The bag containing ericaceous peat free produced at least 50% more tubers as the one with peat based ericaceous. That was perhaps due to them being generally bigger in that bag and using ericaceous didn't reduce the yield at all. It was about 2.5kg to 1.8kg. I fed them when planting with blood and bone, then just one addition of seaweed extract about 3 weeks ago. 4.3kg total yield. I was always amazed how one bag with exactly the same amount of compost and potatoes could be so different Ron. I think you have done very well...it has been worth it.. |
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Post by Ron on Jul 25, 2017 13:08:49 GMT
I was always amazed how one bag with exactly the same amount of compost and potatoes could be so different Ron. I think you have done very well...it has been worth it.. It has, Rosefriend, looking forward to my tea tonight! |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Mar 28, 2019 20:07:19 GMT
I still haven't planted mine yet....they're ready to go tho.  left 4 Rocket and right 6 Charlotte... |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jan 29, 2020 16:46:53 GMT
I've been growing potatoes in containers for the past couple of years and it's been ok but I have a request for more so I am growing in the ground this year.
Recommendation for first earlies?
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Mar 13, 2020 15:12:10 GMT
I put in my first earlies yesterday, in containers. I've used 'Rocket' this year, not grown them before but my BiL swears by them...
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Post by Dutchy on Jan 23, 2021 21:44:39 GMT
I haven’t grown spuds for a long time.
Searching for bits from a pump I found two purple potatoes from November 2020 under the rack.
They have sprouted.
What is the advice? Can I plant them eg in a tub in the cold GH or should I forget about it and bin them?
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 24, 2021 16:55:09 GMT
They would be worth keeping in a cool bright place now Dutchy to see if they chit (sprout) for you. If you do then you can plant them in March or so but I've never planted before that. |
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Post by Dutchy on Jan 25, 2021 8:34:28 GMT
They have chit in my dark place so I should put them in the light you say Ladygardener,? |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 25, 2021 10:19:35 GMT
Dutchy, Ladygardener, Do either of you remember the test we did in the first or second year of GWD - to chit or not... I was one that didn't chit my potatoes, just planted then straight away. At the beginning there was 2 weeks difference in the growth and at the end there was none at all. I never chitted my potatoes ever again...
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 25, 2021 16:00:57 GMT
It does ring a bell Rosefriend. Generally 'tho if I'm growing 1st earlies of 2nd earlies I will chit them. Most say if you're growing main crop there's no benifit to chitting as they're in the ground such a long time. We dont' grow main crop now because of the higher risk of blight. Yes Dutchy, the pale coloured long sprouts are not really what you are looking for. Aim for short stubby dark coloured chits which you will only get if you have them in the light and frost free. The long pale ones just break off in the soil but the stubby ones grow into strong halums. (sp) |
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Post by Dutchy on Jan 26, 2021 8:57:09 GMT
Ah, thanks Ladygardener, I have them in my light and frostfree room where my Lemmon tree sits as well. They had sprouted and seem to have thick sprouts. I just think they are a tad too far into growing but they are for free as I lost them from my eating spuds. So I will see. Another experiment eh? |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 26, 2021 9:06:48 GMT
Yes indeed Dutchy and lots of people do grow from older tubers bought in the supermarket. |
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Post by Dutchy on May 2, 2021 14:48:08 GMT
They are now bulking up so two old spuds happy in an old tub.  I have been earthing up, now they are allowed to grow as green as they can. They do sit in the CF though. Thought it would be too cold during the nights. |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 3, 2021 6:33:04 GMT
Ours are all doing well and for years I've grown them as Rosefriend talked about one year. Quite a few are growing this year in old compost bags. Setting the potatoes onto about 15-20 cm of soil and half to three quarters filling the bag with soil or compost. Much easier when you don't have to keep earthing up and a final top up as the haulms grow. Wee set ours beside the raised beds at the bottom of the garden in rows. |
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Post by Rosefriend on May 3, 2021 6:52:06 GMT
I remember the experiment that we all did years and years ago now Ladygardener, - the other part was "to chit or not to chit" - I was a not chitter and have never done that since either... |
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Post by Dutchy on May 24, 2021 8:45:11 GMT
The spuds in tub that have been outside for over 2 weeks now did get leggy and the wind whipped them flat this past week.
I suppose it does not matter much as long as the green does not die back.
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Post by Ladygardener on May 26, 2021 6:36:39 GMT
No it won't matter Dutchy. All ours are doing well and most now have their containers filled right up as far as we can do them and have green poking out again. We're hoping for a good crop this year. Dukes and Queens seem to be the most vigorous although Charlotte is'nt that far behind. |
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Post by Dutchy on May 27, 2021 8:14:27 GMT
You are right Ladygardener, They straighten themselves. As the weather has not yet improved are flattened again but they seem to be playing the "Yes I can" game so that is fine. My tub is filled as well. Now the waiting game is on. Mine are Roseval. |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 27, 2021 13:26:43 GMT
Tell me, do you add feed to your potatoes as they're growing in containers Dutchy? Cheerypeabrain, do you? |
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Post by Dutchy on May 31, 2021 8:21:12 GMT
I don't as they have been given fresh compost that should have enough.
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Post by Ladygardener on Jun 1, 2021 7:18:12 GMT
Thanks Dutchy we added some bfb to the compost but other than that nothing else. |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Jun 5, 2021 18:55:10 GMT
I use a seaweed feed on everything from early June onwards.
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Jul 30, 2021 18:55:42 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 31, 2021 8:40:11 GMT
We've eaten some of our charlotte potatoes and have either queens or dukes lifted to try next. The charlotte were of course delicious, we still have about 10 bags of all 3 to lift yet so we won't be buying potatoes for a while. They look good Cheerypeabrain. |
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