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« Reply #30 on: January 16, 2009, 23:47 »
From what I understand; first earlies, earlies and maincrop are not to do with when you plant them. It is an indication of how long they take to groew. you could plant first earlies in september for Christmas for example.

feel free to correct me as I know not what I say.... :D

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« Reply #31 on: January 17, 2009, 02:46 »
You'd have to plant much earlier than that.

These approximate growing times are for during warm weather. New spuds for Christmas have November and December to contend with.
Did it really tell you to do THAT on the packet?

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« Reply #32 on: January 17, 2009, 09:06 »
Quote from: "DD."
You'd have to plant much earlier than that.

These approximate growing times are for during warm weather. New spuds for Christmas have November and December to contend with.


It's about mid August time isn't it Dave ? never done it my self, but like you say Nov Dec would be too cold soil wise for any real growth.
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« Reply #33 on: January 17, 2009, 09:10 »
It's about that, but if you are considering it, have a look at this thread for the success to failure rate.....

http://www.chat.allotment-garden.org/viewtopic.php?t=28169

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« Reply #34 on: January 17, 2009, 09:13 »
No not really can't see the point, my OH would like me to, if I was going to I'd grow them in tubs so I could move them into the greenhouse after Mid Sept

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« Reply #35 on: January 17, 2009, 09:16 »
Wasn't really aimed at you Rich, but the wider audience! :lol:

Personally, I think it's a lot of bother when the table's already got too much on it and there's plenty of roast & mashed tatties anyway!

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« Reply #36 on: January 17, 2009, 16:08 »
Chit and plant on Good friday even though that changes from year to year.I thought that was the rule :?
Im doing that and i will get tattys at some time. :D
I think it can all get a bit profesional and take the fun out of growing ya own and by gum i love sowing and reaping
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« Reply #37 on: January 17, 2009, 17:29 »
Personally I don't believe in Good Friday thing. (Putting it midly).

In 2000 it was 21st April, last year it was 21st March - a whole month's difference, not just a couple of days!

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« Reply #38 on: January 17, 2009, 18:06 »
Quote from: "DD."
Personally I don't believe in Good Friday thing. (Putting it midly).

In 2000 it was 21st April, last year it was 21st March - a whole month's difference, not just a couple of days!


Plus look at the difference in the weather over the last 3 years alone. :shock:
Always hold back until the soil is warm enough and the risk of very heavy frost is gone.  That bit about Good friday was before the world had Calenders and wrist watches, plus so called long range weather forcasts.

Good friday was also the first day off work, thus an excellent time to plant out for yourself.  Now most of us have more time off so we can plant when we wish. :wink:
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« Reply #39 on: January 17, 2009, 18:20 »
Best guide is a soil thermometer. Take no notice of the top few inches as this will vary with the weather. Once the temperature at 5inches reaches 5 degrees C plants will grow. Better to wait for 10 degrees for tatties.

Fenmen have other ways of telling when it is time to plant.

The first is the arrival of golden plover flocks.

The second is to go and sit on your bare bum in the middle of the field for 10 minutes. If you cannot it is too cold to plant.

Dare you to try that one on your lottie!!!!

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« Reply #40 on: January 17, 2009, 18:41 »
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Best guide is a soil thermometer. Take no notice of the top few inches as this will vary with the weather. Once the temperature at 5inches reaches 5 degrees C plants will grow. Better to wait for 10 degrees for tatties.

Fenmen have other ways of telling when it is time to plant.

The first is the arrival of golden plover flocks.

The second is to go and sit on your bare bum in the middle of the field for 10 minutes. If you cannot it is too cold to plant.

Dare you to try that one on your lottie!!!!


Just your elbow will do if you are a bit shy. :wink:

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« Reply #41 on: January 17, 2009, 18:49 »
Bye the bye most fen children would have been sewn into their clothes at the start of winter, and still be sewn up at around planting time.  The men and women would not contemplate getting their rear ends that exposed and cold because they did not have any way of getting warm again.  So I doubt if anyone ever really did test soil this way, but you never know.

Not casting a clout before May is out meant something in those cold cold days. :shock:  :lol:

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« Reply #42 on: January 17, 2009, 19:35 »
Quote from: "Salmo"


Dare you to try that one on your lottie!!!!


Richy's case comes up next week! :lol:

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« Reply #43 on: January 17, 2009, 19:52 »
Quote from: "DD."
Quote from: "Salmo"


Dare you to try that one on your lottie!!!!


Richy's case comes up next week! :lol:


Yes and the witnesses are two 93 year old  twin sisters.  They were so shocked that one had a stroke....................the other one was not quick enough. 8)  :wink:

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« Reply #44 on: January 17, 2009, 20:48 »
Quote from: "mkhenry"
Quote from: "DD."
Quote from: "Salmo"


Dare you to try that one on your lottie!!!!


Richy's case comes up next week! :lol:


Yes and the witnesses are two 93 year old  twin sisters.  They were so shocked that one had a stroke....................the other one was not quick enough. 8)  :wink:


 :lol:  right pair of silly beggars you pair  :lol:  been 40 yrs younger, I wouldn't have moved so fast  :wink:



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