really really stupid question

clarebear · « **on:** January 25, 2008, 21:51 »

what is chitting?

i have seen people refering to chitting potatoes loads of times but don't kno what it actually is. I had a look at the wsititorp forum but i still can't determine what it means.

gobs · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2008, 21:53 »

It's like you crouch down, etc. I can't carry on with this I'll be in norty stairs.

richyrich7 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2008, 21:55 »

It'll be in the glossary clare, but basically it's leaving the seed pots in a frost free, light enviroment so the eyes develop into small stubby shoots, it's supposed to increase yeild and get your spuds off to a good start.

richyrich7 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2008, 21:56 »

Quote from: "gobs"

It's like you crouch down, etc. I can't carry on with this I'll be in norty stairs.

too true :roll:

Ice · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2008, 21:57 »

There is nothing like a good chit and your potatoes will love you for it. It is the process of alowing them to grow shoots in the presence of light and a little warmth until they are planted in the soil. Every potato wll probably require different treatment.

gobs · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2008, 21:59 »

what do you mean Ice, like chitting on them more often or what?

Leisurely · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2008, 22:02 »

You put the seed potatoes in a cool frost free place where they get light and away from frost The potatoes will then grow shoots, this is the stage I am at now, having never grown them before myself I am in the same position as you. But I am learning all the time.

Ice · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2008, 22:04 »

Quote from: "gobs"

what do you mean Ice, like chitting on them more often or what?

Yes, do a big poo on them and they will thrive. :roll:

gobs · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2008, 22:07 »

Now that makes sense AND IT ALSO DOES WORK WELL.

GOOD ADVICE AND I'M VERY SERIOUS .

SnooziSuzi · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2008, 22:08 »

remind me to turn you down if you ask us to taste your home grown stuff gobs!

Ice · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2008, 22:09 »

Quote from: "gobs"

Now that makes sense AND IT ALSO DOES WORK WELL.

GOOD ADVICE AND I'M VERY SERIOUS .

Human poo no! Horse poo yes, they love it.

gobs · « **Reply #11 on:** January 25, 2008, 22:10 »

Quote from: "SnooziSuzi"

remind me to turn you down if you ask us to taste your home grown stuff gobs!

NEVER GONNA HAPPEN IT'S IN BIG DEMAND.

Ice · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2008, 22:12 »

Quote from: "gobs"

Quote from: "SnooziSuzi"
remind me to turn you down if you ask us to taste your home grown stuff gobs!

NEVER GONNA HAPPEN IT'S IN BIG DEMAND.

Now you are talking c**p Gobs.

clarebear · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2008, 22:56 »

thankyou. i thought might be what it was but i didn't want to embarass myself as i usually do talking about things i don't have a clue about.

can you use potatoes from the shop or should you always buy them from gardn centres. i have a terrible habbit of buying tatties for dinner then only using half a bag and the rest go in the bin.

SnooziSuzi · « **Reply #14 on:** January 25, 2008, 22:59 »

well some folks will say don't use the one's from the shop but, just as you have, I often have some left over that start to grow in the cupboard and have planted these in the past and they're fine so go for it!

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