[philskin]

Hell me again sorry to pester I have half filled some containers with compost and well rotted horse manure, they have been in the greenhouse and shed for a week warming . When can I plant the earlies in them bearing in mind that they will remain indoors till the frosts have gone ,thanks for looking ps the variety is pentland javellin

[ditchdigger]

If you can keep 'em indoors as you say I'd get 'em in anytime now.

[philskin]

If you can keep 'em indoors as you say I'd get 'em in anytime now.

   thats what I wanted to hear getting me shoes on now thanks

[John]

When things warm up, move them out if you can. They seem to just produce top and no tubers if they're too warm.

[philskin]

When things warm up, move them out if you can. They seem to just produce top and no tubers if they're too warm.

    thanks john will do ,wonder why that is ??

[John]

When things warm up, move them out if you can. They seem to just produce top and no tubers if they're too warm.

    thanks john will do ,wonder why that is ??

I don't know - perhaps they get confused about the time of year or something.

[philskin]

right wise people my containers that ive planted the spuds in are 15 " long 12" wide and 16" deep some have got 2 spuds in and others 1 just to compare the yield .Now my question is how much should i water them and what feed should i give,the spuds are planted in well rotted horse manure at least 4 yrs old and bagged compost

[John]

Feed a bit of tomato food when the tops show

Keep damp but don't flood them - use the measuring tool on your hand

i.e. stick your finger in to see how the soil is doing for moisture.

[philskin]

Feed a bit of tomato food when the tops show

Keep damp but don't flood them - use the measuring tool on your hand

i.e. stick your finger in to see how the soil is doing for moisture.

        thanks john glad your here to keep me on your toes

[John]

It's difficult to be exact on the feeding - the show growers all grow in containers but they mix fertiliser and peat to make a growing medium before they start, often using (I kid not) a cement mixer.

[philskin]

ha ha john looks like I will have to get one off ebay if im going to win the local show     only kidding thanks again hows the book coming along by the way or have I got mixed up again

[John]

Should be leaving the printer on 7th March and I'm hoping to have copies in my hands on March 10th... hoping...

I was amazed how long a process it is.

[philskin]

Should be leaving the printer on 7th March and I'm hoping to have copies in my hands on March 10th... hoping...

I was amazed how long a process it is.

   good things come to those who wait should be a very good read , we will have one when there ready