When to fertilise spuds

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When to fertilise spuds
« on: April 21, 2009, 12:58 »
Hi

This is my first year at growing spuds, I have limited space so am growing in grow sacks. My first earlies have come up now past the top of the sack after earthing up for the past few weeks.

Now should I use a feed at any point to encourage the plant to produce spuds? If so at what point is a time to start?

Any suggestions for what to use if appropriate also most welcome.

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Re: When to fertilise spuds
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2009, 13:06 »
If I remember correctly, John's book suggests a feed after 6 weeks, what I can't remember was if it was a tomato feed or a dressing of pelleted chicken manure.  At work so don't have the book to hand.

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Re: When to fertilise spuds
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2009, 13:18 »
Look here http://www.allotment-garden.org/vegetable/potato/potato-fertilizer-programme.php

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Re: When to fertilise spuds
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2009, 13:32 »
Ah thanks very much, I can not believe I have missed this abundence of info. I am going to get reading up now.

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Re: When to fertilise spuds
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2009, 13:43 »
You're welcome :)


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