1st Earlies.....

FatGaz · « **on:** January 23, 2007, 22:26 »

Hi

Got some 1st Earlies today from the good old Wilko's.

When would people recommend I sow them? Also, do you think these will be ok for a second sowing for a Christmas harvest?

ziggywigs · « **Reply #1 on:** January 23, 2007, 23:02 »

Sow about March/April time depending on soil and weather conditions. Ready roughly June/July.

What type of 1st Earlies are they?

John · « **Reply #2 on:** January 24, 2007, 01:17 »

I doubt they will store or be suitable for late sowing for Christmas - they specially treat those I think.

FatGaz · « **Reply #3 on:** January 24, 2007, 06:47 »

oops - not sure what type - threw netting away with label on - :oops: - they are scottish first earlies if that helps :oops:

Its a shame if I cant grow some of these for Christmas - oh well.

Im sure I read somewhere on here that someone was thinking of / asking about planting seed potatoes from last year?

Sadgit · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2007, 09:13 »

I am guessing they are Rocket, as I have some of them as well.. about 30 or so in a bag?

FatGaz · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2007, 13:10 »

:oops: Yeah there 'em!

yewtreemob · « **Reply #6 on:** January 24, 2007, 13:55 »

I always plant first earlies on St patrick's day 17 march - easy to remember - potatoes, Irish saint! Might have to cover them a couple of nights if there's a late frost.

I'm planting Rocket this year - good all rounder.

Richard

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