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Old 24-03-2007, 01:43 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Robert \(Plymouth\) Robert \(Plymouth\) is offline
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Alan McKenzie wrote:
: I have been chiting my seed potatoes - have 3 varieties of
: early/second earlies and 3 varieties of main crop.
: All have been chitting fine in a cool light environment.
: On inspection today all of one of my main crop varieties have gone
: very soft - SANTE - all the other seed potatoes are fine.
:
: What could the problem be and would I be able to claim a refund from
: Thompson Morgan?
: Many thanks in advance.
:
: Alan
:
: Just North of Portsmouth

The only reason they go VERY soft, normally in the chitting stage is if they
have been frosted. Some often go a little soft. Just wonder if that's
possible with yours