On 11 Apr 2004 12:52:18 -0700, (Heather)
wrote:

So I've been persauded to have a go at the "heaviest crop of potatos
grown from a single tuber in a 12" internal diameter pot" class in the
village show in the first week of September. I come from a vegetable
growing family - my Dad will also be entering - and as I'm using one
of his pre-chitted seed potatoes (he grows lots so won't miss one) it
would be most amusing to beat him......

Here's the plan.

Put about 4 to 5 inches of soil based potting compost (JI no 2
probably) in said pot (more like a bucket actually!). Cut potato
(Wilja apparently) into two bits and put cut sides down, shoots facing
up. Put in compost to just cover. Add scattering of pelleted chicken
manure. Water. Place in frost free conservatory - no greenhouse yet
Earth up as it grows, put outside when risk of frost past, water a
lot, support green stuff with canes and string. Spray with copper
fungicide in late June to avoid blight.
Hi Heather, Sounds fun. Three things spring to mind about cutting the
spud in two. Firstly, does that work? Secondly, why do it? If the
answer is to get two plants and therefore a heavier crop, are you not
cheating:-)) quote from above "heaviest crop of potatos
grown from a single tuber" emphasis being on the word single.

Devil's Advocate puts his anorak on and leaves,
Jonny