[The Golden Heap]

Hi all, I planted potatoes on the 28th March, Rocket and Mozart varieties, they had been chitted for about a month prior, they appear to be doing very well, albeit first time spud grower! when do you think they will be ready to crop.  I am also still chitting some Kind Edward to go in the ground over the course of the next week is that a good idea?  Could i plant half now and half in june??

[DD.]

I would say at least another month for your early varieties, then have a feel, (furtle) under the foliage to see what's there.

The KE need to go in ASAP, they are maincrop and need a longer growing season to reach maturity.

[Aidy]

I would agree with DD to a point, rocket are quick growers (clue in the name) so have a fettle (furtle to some) a little earlier than the Mozart.

If you want them salad size go earlier, if you want bigger than leave until to the flower heads are forming.

[JohnB47]

Is it futile to furtle when not in fine fettle?

[Mrs Bee]

Is it futile to furtle when not in fine fettle?

 

[mumofstig]

Is it futile to furtle when not in fine fettle?

or feckless maybe   

[The Golden Heap]

thanks for the advise not too sure on the fettles and such like?  Would it be advisable to plant half King Edwards now and other half say in two weeks??

[DD.]

The KE need to go in ASAP, they are maincrop and need a longer growing season to reach maturity.

[sunshineband]

The KE need to go in ASAP, they are maincrop and need a longer growing season to reach maturity.

So that'll be a no then 

[DD.]

I reckon!

[The Golden Heap]

oh, a long shot i know glut avoidance at all costs?

[sunshineband]

oh, a long shot i know glut avoidance at all costs?

They keep for months, which s different to a glut 

[DD.]

I'm still eating my last year stored ones.

[Poolman]

Erm I only planted earlys:( why did I not stick a main in?