"Robert" wrote after La Puce wrote:
"Keith \(Dorset\)"
: wrote:
:: I am not going to let on whether I chit my seed spuds in compost,
:: egg boxes, cardboard rings or wherever.. ;-)
:
: Not me ... thanks ;o)
:
:: However, is it generally best to rub-out all shoots - except one,
:: all shoots except two... or none at all.
:: 2nd earlies (Kestrels), if it makes any difference.
:
: We have never remove any shoots - ever - until I came to England and I
: was told to remove all up to 3. Sorry. Even my neighbour, Irish fella,
: does it. Now I don't know why. I find it strange since it would
: provide a bigger crop. Perhaps it's for size. Less potatoes, but good
: size rather than lots but smaller.

I never remove any either, not on purpose anyway lol! I know people who do
though but have never noticed any significant difference in the results

Tried it both ways and not found a difference so I don't bother anymore.

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Regards
Bob H
17mls W. of London.UK