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

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

Thanks for that - don't think they should have frosted as stored on the
dining room table - much to my wifes chagrin.
Would they still be able to be planted out - intend to in about 2 weeks -
weather and soil conditions allowing.
many thanks

Alan
"Robert (Plymouth)" wrote in message
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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

In article ,
"Alan McKenzie" writes:
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| Thanks for that - don't think they should have frosted as stored on the
| dining room table - much to my wifes chagrin.

Ah! Clearly her frosty glances, then.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

My wife smiled at that comment - although ruthfully. :-))


"Nick Maclaren" wrote in message
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In article ,
"Alan McKenzie" writes:
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| Thanks for that - don't think they should have frosted as stored on
the
| dining room table - much to my wifes chagrin.

Ah! Clearly her frosty glances, then.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

i mean ruefully!!!
"Alan McKenzie" wrote in message
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My wife smiled at that comment - although ruthfully. :-))


"Nick Maclaren" wrote in message
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In article ,
"Alan McKenzie" writes:
|
| Thanks for that - don't think they should have frosted as stored on
the
| dining room table - much to my wifes chagrin.

Ah! Clearly her frosty glances, then.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

Alan McKenzie wrote:
: Thanks for that - don't think they should have frosted as stored on
: the dining room table - much to my wifes chagrin.
: Would they still be able to be planted out - intend to in about 2
: weeks - weather and soil conditions allowing.
: many thanks

Well, if you can put a finger through them I would say they are past
redemption but if they are just not solid, that is not unusual and they
should be ok

On Mar 24, 6:09 pm, "Robert \(Plymouth\)" beachcom...@ultimate-
anonymity.com wrote:
Alan McKenzie wrote:

: Thanks for that - don't think they should have frosted as stored on
: the dining room table - much to my wifes chagrin.
: Would they still be able to be planted out - intend to in about 2
: weeks - weather and soil conditions allowing.
: many thanks

Well, if you can put a finger through them I would say they are past
redemption but if they are just not solid, that is not unusual and they
should be ok

Beechgrove Garden, at bbc scotland program found chitting only to give
a slight advantage to earlies, if my memory serves me right.
roy

On 25 Mar, 10:03, "misterroy" wrote:
Beechgrove Garden, at bbc scotland program found chitting only to give
a slight advantage to earlies, if my memory serves me right.

Whist on the subject, currently chitting pink fur (for the first time)
and while desiree is sprouting beautifully, the pink fur are doing
nothing?!?

Beechgrove Garden, at bbc scotland program found chitting only to give
a slight advantage to earlies, if my memory serves me right.
roy
I used to farm and I let fields to commercial potato growers. I still
live on the farm and see potatoes growing strongly in fields 2/3 years
after that field was cropped. Conclusion: they are weeds. Chuck them
in the ground and they will grow and give you a good yield. Don't
worry about chitting etc.
Johnny