[Broadhaven]

Hi

I planted my Pentlands on 12/04. Not sure if earlies flower, as mine haven't as yet. When do I know if they are ready to dig up?

Thanks

[Ice]

According to my book they are a "late" first early.  My earlies are only just getting ready so it might be a few weeks yet for yours.

[DD.]

Mine went in April 2nd. Dug some up this morning. About 16 decent egg size ones per plant.

No flowers showing. They don't always.

[Broadhaven]

Great I shall try and dig some tommorow. 

We are just about to have a thunderstorm and huge downpour here.

[DD.]

Just had one.

Well timed as I planted 45 cabbage this morning!

[Broadhaven]

Its the 1st time growing anything so what can I plant when I have dug up all my potatoes.

The soil wasn't brilliant that is why I planted the spuds as I was told they would help to break the soil.

[GreenOwl]

Its the 1st time growing anything so what can I plant when I have dug up all my potatoes.

The soil wasn't brilliant that is why I planted the spuds as I was told they would help to break the soil.

Traditionally leeks previously started in a seedbed or tray. 

I follow mine with courgettes and sweetcorn - but they, like the tatties are hungry feeders so you do need to feed the soil to do that.

If you haven't got anything ready take a trip to a garden centre and see what small plants you can buy.

[Beejay]

End of June beginning of July to harvest!

Pentland Jav. don't flower 

[Quetzal]

The RHS said ~100-110 days for first earlies, but this sounds as though you're all digging them up a little earlier than that.

My earlies went in March 21st, so 100 days would be about july 1st.

[DD.]

74 days and they are fine.

The RHS time period could be that to full maturity, which is not needed if you want "new" spuds.