Pentland Javeline Potatoes planted too early - seeking advice.

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kissoftheirish

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We mistakenly planted Pentland Javeline seed potatoes before Winter, having been told that they would grow in time for Christmas. Obviously nothing happened. Should we dig them up, or just leave them to grow this spring?

Thanks in advance.

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Aunt Sally

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Re: Pentland Javeline Potatoes planted too early - seeking advice.
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2013, 11:29 »
Did you planted them in August (as you should for Christmas new potatoes) ?

They may still be alive in the soil if you planted them deeper than the frost will reach and the slugs haven't eaten them.
« Last Edit: January 30, 2013, 12:42 by Aunt Sally »

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plot53b

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Re: Pentland Javeline Potatoes planted too early - seeking advice.
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2013, 12:06 »
If you can spare the room, I would leave them in and see what happens - some may come through.
Acquired a third of a plot in January 2011 which was extended to three quarters in December 2011. Managed by myself and my 6 year old son.

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Re: Pentland Javeline Potatoes planted too early - seeking advice.
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2013, 13:31 »
might as well leave them in now. try and cover with straw fasten this down with tarpaulin

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Re: Pentland Javeline Potatoes planted too early - seeking advice.
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2013, 13:06 »
leave them in its surprising how strong the will to survive is.ive dug up a volunteer seed before and it has so many slug holes it looked like a sieve but was still growing!



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