[Amanda546]

Hi

I am new to the allotment only had one since April, been told we can plant second-crop potatoes, any ideas were I can get some from and the best ones to go for

[Lewjam]

I may be wrong, but i thing seconds should have been in a while ago - it might be a little late (although i would be happy to be wrong then i can plant some!)
Lew

[aelf]

yes, it is a bit late for planting another crop now, unless you can artificially extend the season. I have saved some potatoes from my earlies and intend to plant them in bags in August so that I can move them into the greenhouse in the autumn. Then I will have new potatoes for Christmas! (well, that's the plan, anyway  )

[Lewjam]

thats a great idea, i might empty my planters and have a go with some winter pots!

[Iain@JBA]

Lewjam don't tip your potato planters. Second crop potatoes need around 60 days from the day they were lifted before they can be re-planted. Google search is my advice.

[AndyRVTR]

I had some of my Maris Piper maincrop chits leftover from JBA and I planted a couple of dozen in 2 old plastic dustbins filled with compost and soil. I planted them about 2 weeks ago and they are already 6-8inches high. They have sprouted super-quick compared to my main-crop that I planted months ago 
If the weather turns too bad I'll just cover them in some sort of cloche to keep the heat in.... touch wood... i'll have some tattie super late...