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Second cropping potatoes
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:03 pm
by gloworm
I've tried second cropping pots from Marshalls in previous years, but they are expensive & don't arrive soon enough for me. So this year I bought two lots of seed, planted the first lot & put the others in the fridge. I'm just starting to dig the first lot & as I lift I plant the others out of the fridge. They haven't suffered, but are v cold with short white sprits. So, so far so good.
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:10 pm
by oldherbaceous
Dear Gloworm, may i just ask what sort you are growing.
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:42 am
by gloworm
Pentland Javelin, no particular reason, just ones that were available. The first ones I planted are just showing through for a second crop of lovely new spuds !
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:55 am
by oldherbaceous
Dear Gloworm, i was just wondering if you were being cunning and using a blight resistant variety, as the second crop are always more prone.
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:32 pm
by gloworm
Yes, could do, will look at it next year
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:14 pm
by gloworm
All second cropping spuds now showing, should be digging in August