Too late for potatoes ??????

mrspodington · « **on:** July 10, 2008, 20:59 »

Hello again since you have been so very helpfull to me in the past I'm hoping you can help me with this.

I always thought potatoes were difficult to produce but I have a friend who is growing them and says it is quite easy so I thought I would give them a go, my dilema is this, I went to the local garden centre to buy some and was told it was too late

I thought they came in four types and would be able to start now ish. I have also looked online and cant seem to find any to buy anywhere so am I too late for this year ? and if not does any body know where I can get hold of some and give me any tips on growing them.
As always any help is greatly received thank you.

MarkG · « **Reply #1 on:** July 10, 2008, 21:40 »

I had a similar conversation with a guy on my plot who is just about to put some earlies in, having just lifted the lot he planted in March.

In theory earlies will take around 4 months to mature. So if you get some in now, they may be ready around the end of October. I guess it depends a lot what part of the country you are in, and what the autumn weather is like. I'll have a go at successional sowing earlies next year.

Not sure where you can find potatoe seeds though. A local garden centre is still selling them, so have a good shop around. You could always try some of Tesco's finest. But the danger is that they may not be disease free.

Bignij · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2008, 22:23 »

I was going to try something similar mate. :shock:
http://www.allotment-garden.org/greenhouse/seeds/potatoes/index.php

DD. · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2008, 22:36 »

The only ones you'll get this time of year are specially treated ones. I can't immediately see any T & M ones that are not sold out.

As for the others, given some of the reports we've had back on this forum about late planted spuds - no way would I fork out nigh on 13 quid for 2 kg of seed spuds. Next March will come soon enough!

mashauk · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2008, 22:42 »

DT Brown are selling them now but they're quite expensive £4.95 for 10 so I'm not bothering.

Rampant_Weasel · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2008, 10:15 »

http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_diary/fruit_veg_mini_project_november_1_potato.asp

this is a useful site to get you started,also dr hessayons veg and herb expert book is invaluable.
best thing u can do is go to ur nearest stable and get some well rotted horse manure to put on your plot in the autumn then u will be well ready for next years season.
hello fellow grimsby grower btw :salut:

new_2_veg · « **Reply #6 on:** July 11, 2008, 13:02 »

if you want some give me a pm and i could put you in touch with someone that should beable to help

WirralWally · « **Reply #7 on:** July 11, 2008, 13:22 »

Dobies are selling 2nd crop seed potatoes for planting now.

SEE HERE

DD. · « **Reply #8 on:** July 11, 2008, 13:36 »

Quote from: "WirralWally"

Dobies are selling 2nd crop seed potatoes for planting now.

SEE HERE

Yes - and as I posted earlier - at £8.95 + £3.95 postage for 2 kg - they can forget it!

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