potatoes

  • 6 Replies
  • 1359 Views
*

Storeman

  • New Member
  • *
  • Location: Birmingham
  • 28
potatoes
« on: August 29, 2009, 13:17 »
advise please.

I have 5 varieties of lates. maiis piper - cara - deseree & king edwards.

Do I dig them all up and store or can I leave them in the ground until needed. As I have had differing views from plot holders. If I leave them in will they rot?
« Last Edit: August 29, 2009, 13:25 by DD. »

*

DD.

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Location: Loughborough. a/k/a Digger Dave. Prettiest Pumpkin prizewinner 2011
  • 30465
  • Pea God & Founder Member of The NFGG
Re: potatoes
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2009, 13:26 »
You run the risk of slugs eating them!
Did it really tell you to do THAT on the packet?

*

Pompey Spud

  • Senior Member
  • ****
  • Location: Gosport. Alverstoke.
  • 677
Re: potatoes
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2009, 14:46 »
I agree.

If the foilage has died, dig them up and store.

No slugs and risk of blight.
Top tip for camping....don't go.

*

beansticks

  • Guest
Re: potatoes
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2009, 15:59 »
advise please.

I have 5 varieties of lates. maiis piper - cara - deseree & king edward

So which variety has escaped :)

*

Storeman

  • New Member
  • *
  • Location: Birmingham
  • 28
Re: potatoes
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2009, 16:21 »
Thanks for the advise.
Oh by the way beansticks I can't count. I had better get digging.

*

beansticks

  • Guest
Re: potatoes
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2009, 16:26 »
I know the feeling,hope you raise a wonderful crop.

*

yorky

  • Joint Winner - Tallest Sunflower 2012
  • Experienced Member
  • ***
  • Location: Garforth, Leeds
  • 347
Re: potatoes
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2009, 20:45 »
There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count and those who can't. :D
Sets a low standard and fails to achieve it.


xx
Supermarket potatoes using as seed potatoes

Started by Rotorvator on Grow Your Own

3 Replies
1506 Views
Last post March 10, 2024, 17:18
by snowdrops
xx
Sweet potatoes and regular potatoes

Started by Lady Rosemary on Grow Your Own

3 Replies
4549 Views
Last post March 05, 2013, 20:10
by Lady Rosemary
xx
early potatoes later potatoes

Started by Anton on Grow Your Own

1 Replies
3315 Views
Last post March 25, 2012, 13:03
by mumofstig
xx
New potatoes

Started by Anton on Grow Your Own

8 Replies
1984 Views
Last post July 03, 2007, 00:02
by WG.
 

Page created in 0.519 seconds with 36 queries.

Powered by SMFPacks Social Login Mod
Powered by SMFPacks SEO Pro Mod |