1st Earlies.....

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FatGaz

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« on: January 23, 2007, 22:26 »
:D Hi

Got some 1st Earlies today from the good old Wilko's.

When would people recommend I sow them?  Also, do you think these will be ok for a second sowing for a Christmas harvest?
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« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2007, 23:02 »
Sow about March/April time depending on soil and weather conditions.  Ready roughly June/July.

What type of 1st Earlies are they?

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« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2007, 01:17 »
I doubt they will store or be suitable for late sowing for Christmas - they specially treat those I think.
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« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2007, 06:47 »
oops - not sure what type - threw netting away with label on -  :oops: - they are scottish first earlies if that helps  :oops:

Its a shame if I cant grow some of these for Christmas - oh well.

Im sure I read somewhere on here that someone was thinking of / asking about planting seed potatoes from last year?

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« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2007, 09:13 »
I am guessing they are Rocket, as I have some of them as well.. about 30 or so in a bag?

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« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2007, 13:10 »
:oops:  Yeah there 'em!

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« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2007, 13:55 »
I always plant first earlies on St patrick's day 17 march - easy to remember - potatoes, Irish saint!  Might have to cover them a couple of nights if there's a late frost.

I'm planting Rocket this year - good all rounder.

Richard



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