Spraying chits

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The Golden Heap

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Spraying chits
« on: February 19, 2013, 18:48 »
Does anyone or has anyone heard of misting / spraying seed potatoes that are being chatted, I am sure I have read of a dilute tomorite solution being sprayed on them ?

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Re: Spraying chits
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2013, 18:55 »
Even seed potatoes chitted in less than ideal conditions don't need spraying with anything, and will potentially cause them to develop mould or rot - think of chitting as a way of giving them a bit of a head start when you plant them (and also keeping them in good condition for possibly the 3 months since you bought them!)
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Re: Spraying chits
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2013, 19:41 »
I have heard of the practice but not used it myself !
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Re: Spraying chits
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2013, 09:10 »
Joy Larkcom no less suggests spraying with a seaweed solution every 10 days once sprouting starts.  I did it once but cannot say it made a difference.

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Re: Spraying chits
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2013, 18:22 »
I think I will leave em be cheers all

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allot2learn

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Re: Spraying chits
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2013, 18:54 »
No point in feeding them if you can't plant them out yet. Save the feed for when they're in the ground.

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Totty

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Re: Spraying chits
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2013, 19:00 »
When chitted nicely, after a while the stumpy shoots will throw out small air roots, then is the time to spray with seaweed solution or maxi crop. Not before.

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