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And another daft question. Following on from advice earlier about
planting distances I now have some maincrop spuds in. But someone commented (and I've seen in books as wel) that the distances can be closer for earlies - WHY? What's the difference? Is it the size of the final product or what? Thanks (will probably be equally naive questions to follow during this season, but it's good being able to ask questions that the books don't answer, even if you do sometimes get varying opinion) JIP -- |
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"John Price" wrote in
: And another daft question. Following on from advice earlier about planting distances I now have some maincrop spuds in. But someone commented (and I've seen in books as wel) that the distances can be closer for earlies - WHY? What's the difference? Is it the size of the final product or what? Thanks (will probably be equally naive questions to follow during this season, but it's good being able to ask questions that the books don't answer, even if you do sometimes get varying opinion) JIP What you need to realise is that you are not asking a stupid question. Earlies take up less room, because they usually are in the ground for less time and the potatoes are smaller. So you can plant them closer. Maincrop or lates grow much larger and take more time to grow, making the space needed very much bigger. So you plant them further apart. Hope this helps Baz |
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"Baz" wrote in message .. . "John Price" wrote in : And another daft question. Following on from advice earlier about planting distances I now have some maincrop spuds in. But someone commented (and I've seen in books as wel) that the distances can be closer for earlies - WHY? What's the difference? Is it the size of the final product or what? Thanks (will probably be equally naive questions to follow during this season, but it's good being able to ask questions that the books don't answer, even if you do sometimes get varying opinion) JIP What you need to realise is that you are not asking a stupid question. Earlies take up less room, because they usually are in the ground for less time and the potatoes are smaller. So you can plant them closer. Maincrop or lates grow much larger and take more time to grow, making the space needed very much bigger. So you plant them further apart. Hope this helps Baz Baz is right, you are not asking daft questions. Even the experts here who post prolifically because they 'know so much' had to start at sometime or other. My wife has been gardening for over 50 years, more than some on here, but she is STILL learning. Don't be ashamed of being a newbie at gardening. Mike A 'Non Gardener' but living with a 'learning' gardener with over 50 years experience -- .................................... I'm an Angel, honest ! The horns are there just to keep the halo straight. .................................... |
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'Mike' wrote:
"Baz" wrote in message .. . "John Price" wrote in : And another daft question. Following on from advice earlier about planting distances I now have some maincrop spuds in. But someone commented (and I've seen in books as wel) that the distances can be closer for earlies - WHY? What's the difference? Is it the size of the final product or what? Thanks (will probably be equally naive questions to follow during this season, but it's good being able to ask questions that the books don't answer, even if you do sometimes get varying opinion) JIP What you need to realise is that you are not asking a stupid question. Earlies take up less room, because they usually are in the ground for less time and the potatoes are smaller. So you can plant them closer. Maincrop or lates grow much larger and take more time to grow, making the space needed very much bigger. So you plant them further apart. Hope this helps Baz Baz is right, you are not asking daft questions. Even the experts here who post prolifically because they 'know so much' had to start at sometime or other. My wife has been gardening for over 50 years, more than some on here, but she is STILL learning. Don't be ashamed of being a newbie at gardening. Mike A 'Non Gardener' but living with a 'learning' gardener with over 50 years experience Thanks Mike -- |
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What you need to realise is that you are not asking a stupid question. Earlies take up less room, because they usually are in the ground for less time and the potatoes are smaller. So you can plant them closer. Maincrop or lates grow much larger and take more time to grow, making the space needed very much bigger. So you plant them further apart. Hope this helps Baz Thanks Baz - I was being a bit tongue in cheek with the "daft question" bit. I've also found that in some groups, on other subjects, when you're posting "newbie" type questions, it stops the idiots from attacking you. But so far, every question I've asked here has been responded to civilly, so I think it's safe to just ask! Been doing the double digging today on my second 5x1 metres strip. Dodging between thunderstorms, hail and clear blue skies - should finish tomorrow and then start planting. I really wanted to plant garlic - but been to every garden centre & DIY store in the area and they are all sold out, except for one place that had "mild" - what's the point of that? I want "bites your head off" variety!! -- |
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"John Price" wrote in message o.uk... What you need to realise is that you are not asking a stupid question. Earlies take up less room, because they usually are in the ground for less time and the potatoes are smaller. So you can plant them closer. Maincrop or lates grow much larger and take more time to grow, making the space needed very much bigger. So you plant them further apart. Hope this helps Baz Thanks Baz - I was being a bit tongue in cheek with the "daft question" bit. I've also found that in some groups, on other subjects, when you're posting "newbie" type questions, it stops the idiots from attacking you. But so far, every question I've asked here has been responded to civilly, so I think it's safe to just ask! Been doing the double digging today on my second 5x1 metres strip. Dodging between thunderstorms, hail and clear blue skies - should finish tomorrow and then start planting. I really wanted to plant garlic - but been to every garden centre & DIY store in the area and they are all sold out, except for one place that had "mild" - what's the point of that? I want "bites your head off" variety!! -- John http://thegarlicfarm.co.uk/ they do mail order, I know this because one of my neighbours works there and I have helped her unload her car into the local post office a few yards from where we live. My wife and daughter were in there a couple of days ago :-) Mike -- .................................... I'm an Angel, honest ! The horns are there just to keep the halo straight. |
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You may find Gardeners' World helpful. Planting potatoes was covered in the last episode. Thanks Martin - guess that issue is gone from the shelves now - just looked at the website and laughed when I saw "Next issue due May 12; on sale April 26!!! -- |
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