On 21/03/2011 20:17, harry wrote:
On Mar 21, 10:59 am, wrote:
Hello,

I try every year to have a few potatoes in big pots outside (I'm in
Edinburgh). Usually, I have a fairly bad harvest, but you know, it's
good to have a few new potatoes direct from the garden! I thought one of
the reason for the low yield is late planting, so, I thought I could try
planting earlier. Unfortunately my big pots are busy with tulips at the
moment, so, I wonder if people have experience transplanting potatoes,
i.e., starting them in smaller pots and re-potting them later when the
tulips are done? Is this feasible or the don't like that?
Thanks for any advice

Gogo

Traditionally potatoes were planted on good Friday but maybe not in
Scotland!
One reason for poor crops is disease. Any signs?

No, at least not last year. I would say my poor results are mainly due
to lack of sun in the back garden (and planting too late), but still ,
as I said, it's satisfying to have a few own grown potatoes, even if
only "symbolic"!