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visionmaster

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« on: November 29, 2007, 21:56 »
:? Hi to all. This is my first post. Question is , Suttons have just delivered my seed potatoes, First earlies which are Lady Christl and maincrop of Isle of jura. How do I store these tubers until I am ready to start the chitting process?. Can anyone help.

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« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2007, 22:10 »
Against all common advice I had best results of chitting, leaving them alone in the cardboard boxes they came, on the floor of the garage, when I had a busy end of year. I keep doing just that ever since. :lol:
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« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2007, 22:12 »
I agree.  Cool, dark and frost free  :D

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« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2007, 18:36 »
Has anyone else tried keeping them in the dark right up to planting time?

You end up with long spidery shoots up to a foot long, which must be handled carefully to avoid snapping them off (Toughen them up a little by putting them in the light for a week or two before planting out). I should have also said to rub out all but 3 or 4 shoots.

A heavier crop with more tubers is the usual result. Have a go with a few tubers as an experiment and you may just be pleasantly surprised!

Rob. :D
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« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2007, 18:59 »
Seems awful early to be receiving seed potatoes,however i use egg boxes or plant module trays,placing 1 potato in each section or module.Personally i never place them in the dark.

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« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2007, 19:19 »
Quote from: "visionmaster"
:? Hi to all. This is my first post. Question is , Suttons have just delivered my seed potatoes, First earlies which are Lady Christl and maincrop of Isle of jura. How do I store these tubers until I am ready to start the chitting process?. Can anyone help.
I'd keep them in the fridge.
If it wasn't for chemicals we'd be organic.


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