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Main-crop Spuds - planting conditions advice

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greenhead

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Main-crop Spuds - planting conditions advice
« on: May 17, 2010, 08:38 »
I have a load of Horse manure (not fully composted) and a freshly dug virgin bed, can I dig in the manure into the bed then plant my chitted main crop spuds ( Lady balfour) without any ill effects?

Any advice appreciated.
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Re: Main-crop Spuds - planting conditions advice
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2010, 09:29 »
I'd only use well composted manure.

Not fully composted can cause scab.
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Re: Main-crop Spuds - planting conditions advice
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2010, 09:37 »
Thanks DD.  While you are about - what is the variety of peas you grow and what height do they reach.

Regards.
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Re: Main-crop Spuds - planting conditions advice
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2010, 09:40 »
I grow my own saved heritage seed now, but my commerical favourite is Kelvedon Wonder. Mine grew to about 2'6".
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