I've just got my seed potato.Store or chit ? (pics as well)

garddwr · « **on:** January 12, 2009, 17:55 »

Hi,

Just bought some seed potato today at my local agricultural store. I just got first early today as its too early for maincrop and I don't bother with second early

Theyr are unwins and I had 2 2.5kg bags for £7.98- Sharpes Express and Homeguard.

Anyway I have bought them home and I just want to check is it ok too leave them like this.

They are in a cold garage mostly dark but I've wrapped them in some old towels too make sure no light get in.

Will they be fine to store like this until February 1st then I want to start chitting.
Thanks

mumofstig · « **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2009, 17:57 »

Mine are in cardboard box in the outside loo, so pretty similar to yours.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #2 on:** January 12, 2009, 18:08 »

You must be sure it's frost free or they'll turn to mush :shock:

Salmo · « **Reply #3 on:** January 12, 2009, 22:52 »

It does not matter whether they are in light or dark so long as they are kept cool until you want to start chitting. I would be inclined to remove the towell as it might encourage mould.

garddwr · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2009, 07:31 »

Thanks Salmo I'll take them off today.

So I just keep them cool then 6 weeks before planting warm and bright place ?

They have little eyes all ready.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2009, 16:59 »

Cool and bright garddwr. Not warm !

You want them to grow their chits slowly so they are short, strong and dark green/mauve. If you have them too warm they will grow long and white and very thin. No use at all !

garddwr · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2009, 17:25 »

Ok Thanks Sally. Cool and dark for now cool and bright later ?

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