[Steveharford]

My rocket spuds in tubs have flowers on but not yet open. Ive had the obligatory furtle and found quite a lot of marble sized ones not far under the surface. Its quite a big tub so I cant get right down in without causing damage so im thinking maybe I should leave them another couple of weeks and perhaps give them a boost of something instant but not sure. They were planted on 16th feb and kept in polytunnel until a couple of weeks ago. Any suggestions?

[Yana]

Hi Steve. I'd be interested in replies you get because I'm at the same stage as you and was just thinking that I need to add something to the potato bags.

[Steveharford]

Hi Yana. I suspect that one response will be that there should still be enough nutrients in the soil from potting up if it was done correctly. Although I did give them a soaking of miracle gro a couple of weeks back. I will be keeping them well watered especially as it has been sunny and breezy today.

[fatcat1955]

When the flowers open give them a good watering, but do not feed. Feeding at this stage will only benefit the top growth which has already done it,s job.

[Yana]

Oh Righto.

[solway cropper]

None of my earlies in the greenhouse have flowered but I've been lifting (and enjoying) them for over a week now.

Rocket should give you a usable crop after 10 weeks so I'd be inclined to tip out a tub and savour the delights of fresh new potatoes.

[Salmo]

When the flowers open give them a good watering, but do not feed. Feeding at this stage will only benefit the top growth which has already done it,s job.

Spot on advice.

[Yana]

None of my earlies in the greenhouse have flowered but I've been lifting (and enjoying) them for over a week now.

Rocket should give you a usable crop after 10 weeks so I'd be inclined to tip out a tub and savour the delights of fresh new potatoes.

Curiosity is going to get the better of me, I know that. Might have a little look later today.