Chitting potatoes. Best conditions

Muddywaters · « **on:** February 11, 2014, 21:54 »

What are the best conditions for chitting potatoes? Mine are in the shed by a window. I'm worried about frosts. Any advice?

sarajane · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2014, 22:04 »

I would say if you think your shed is not frostproof, bring them indoors. I'm lucky to have a cool spare bedroom but anywhere away from the frost is much more preferable.

Nikkithefoot · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2014, 22:35 »

Frost free and in the light. Mine are indoors on a NE facing window sill, away from radiators.

shoozie · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2014, 22:48 »

For me, this is the time of year when the family pays back the months of fresh grub .... So the tatties get the back bedroom window sill

no frost, coolish, and not too bright ... Perfect

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Salmo · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2014, 23:19 »

Six weeks before you intend to plant bring them into the warm and light for a day or two. This will break their dormancy. As soon as you see any chits starting, move them somewhere cool, light and frost free. About 10 C keeps them ticking along but not too fast.

m1ckz · « **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2014, 17:00 »

mine are in a unheated conservatory

Muddywaters · « **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2014, 23:27 »

Thanks all. Will try to persuade the mrs to let me bring them in doors for a few weeks!

NewSteve · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2014, 09:53 »

Mine are in the unheated porch, which is cold (but frost free) and fairly light.

Pentland Javelin are chitting well but there's no sign of life from Pink Fir Apple. Is this anything to worry about, do you think?

JayG · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2014, 09:58 »

Some spuds are more reluctant chitters than others - as long as there are no obvious signs of disease or rotting they'll be fine.

NewSteve · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2014, 10:03 »

Quote from: JayG on February 13, 2014, 09:58

Some spuds are more reluctant chitters than others - as long as there are no obvious signs of disease or rotting they'll be fine.

Thanks. I guess it's less critical to get them started than the earlies anyway.

JayG · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2014, 10:09 »

They probably need a little more warmth than the PJ's to break their dormancy - whether you temporarily move them somewhere warmer or leave them where they are and hope for some warmer weather before planting time

is up to you (I'd leave them where they are.)

crh75 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2014, 17:03 »

I have found in the past and again this year that PFA are slow to chit. This can be seen as a plus point as it makes them excellent for storing.

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