[hushda24]

I have now decided that damaged pot will be my first taster 
They are maris bard and were planted 21st april after i chitted them.
The buds were well on there way to becoming flowers.
So when would you try a few out of it ?
so they have been out for about 50 days.
Is that far too soon for a naughty treat tomorrow ?

[sunshineband]

I usually go for between  12- 15 weeks for first earlies, depending on the weather, that are in open ground/raised beds.

Dug some rockets today -- enough for dinner but a bit on the small side still - planted on 17th March so that is about 13 weeks

You might have enough to eat: have furtle about to see 

[hushda24]

I usually go for between  12- 15 weeks for first earlies, depending on the weather, that are in open ground/raised beds.

Dug some rockets today -- enough for dinner but a bit on the small side still - planted on 17th March so that is about 13 weeks

You might have enough to eat: have furtle about to see 

Reading your reply i think i will wait 2 more weeks for a naughty treat 
Thanks for the advice sunshineband

[sunshineband]

The weeks will fly by  

If it stops raining, keep an eye on moisture levels, as now is the time the potatoes need plenty of water

[Growster...]

The weeks will fly by  

If it stops raining, keep an eye on moisture levels, as now is the time the potatoes need plenty of water

Not much of a problem at the moment KC!

Furtling tomorrow, at about 11.00am.

Think of me please...;0)

50 days is too little Hush. If you slaughter them too early, you'll probably wish you hadn't, but I fully understand why you'd have a bash!

Funny old time with New Spuds in June, many are ready, many aren't!

[sunshineband]

Rocket is well  named 

Lady Christl et al are staying safely in their beds for a while longer 

[hushda24]

The weeks will fly by  

If it stops raining, keep an eye on moisture levels, as now is the time the potatoes need plenty of water

This is the only problem i have with growing anything.
I just dont know when to water and when i do water,Its all guess work how much i water them.
I know you feel the soil for dryness etc.. But i still dont know lol
I get the hosepipe out and just give them a blooming good soaking 
So any tips on the watering process would be my god send 
Saying that,This is first time since i have been growing (3 years) that i aint watered them,Apart from once when we had that really hot week or so.
Now they gona be swelling  i know they need lots 
 

[hushda24]

Not much of a problem at the moment KC!

Furtling tomorrow, at about 11.00am.

Think of me please...;0)

50 days is too little Hush. If you slaughter them too early, you'll probably wish you hadn't, but I fully understand why you'd have a bash!

Funny old time with New Spuds in June, many are ready, many aren't!
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Good luck with your furtling today 

[Growster...]

Not much of a problem at the moment KC!

Furtling tomorrow, at about 11.00am.

Think of me please...;0)

50 days is too little Hush. If you slaughter them too early, you'll probably wish you hadn't, but I fully understand why you'd have a bash!

Funny old time with New Spuds in June, many are ready, many aren't!

Good luck with your furtling today 
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Hope all went well Hush...

We did, and had two plants' worth!

Marvellous too - still some left for tomorrow!

[sunshineband]

With those pots I'd give each a canful of wter at least twice a week: the mass of foliage means lots of water evaporates through those leaves even when not sunny

And when it is raining , it stops rain from reaching the surface of the pot.

(Unless it is a hammering downpour of course!)