Is it too late to plant potatoes?
 

I haven't got round to doing this yet and would still like to try.

Is it still possible? Would you recommend any particular varieties?

And the main question, where could I get them from?

I have seen Marshalls advertise potatoes for sowing now, that you can
pick in late Autumn/Winter, up to Christmas. The only trouble is that
I've had a lot of problems with Marshalls this year and would prefer
to use another supplier.

Any suggestion?


Colin
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Is it too late to plant potatoes?
 

"Colin Malsingh" wrote in message
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I haven't got round to doing this yet and would still like to try.

Is it still possible? Would you recommend any particular varieties?

And the main question, where could I get them from?

I have seen Marshalls advertise potatoes for sowing now, that you can
pick in late Autumn/Winter, up to Christmas. The only trouble is that
I've had a lot of problems with Marshalls this year and would prefer
to use another supplier.

Any suggestion?

Should be ok, assuming you have sprouting seed pots which look healthy.

If you have no seed, I note there is a seed catalogue which advertises an 8
week harvest "new potatoes on Xmas day".
HTH

Paul

Is it too late to plant potatoes?
 

On Sun, 6 Jul 2003 22:42:07 +0100, "Paul England" firstplatz
@virgin.net wrote:

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Should be ok, assuming you have sprouting seed pots which look healthy.

If you have no seed, I note there is a seed catalogue which advertises an 8
week harvest "new potatoes on Xmas day".
HTH

Paul

But did you look at the price? I had thought about doing new potatoes
for Christmas - until I saw how much the specially treated (held in
chill, I believe) seed potatoes cost. Over £6 IIRC, for more seed
potatoes than I really wanted, too.

Regards, VivienB

Is it too late to plant potatoes?
 

On Sun, 6 Jul 2003 22:42:07 +0100, "Paul England" firstplatz
@virgin.net wrote:

Snip
Should be ok, assuming you have sprouting seed pots which look healthy.

If you have no seed, I note there is a seed catalogue which advertises an 8
week harvest "new potatoes on Xmas day".
HTH

Paul

But did you look at the price? I had thought about doing new potatoes
for Christmas - until I saw how much the specially treated (held in
chill, I believe) seed potatoes cost. Over £6 IIRC, for more seed
potatoes than I really wanted, too.

Regards, VivienB

Is it too late to plant potatoes?
 

On Sun, 6 Jul 2003 22:42:07 +0100, "Paul England" firstplatz
@virgin.net wrote:

If you have no seed, I note there is a seed catalogue which advertises an 8
week harvest "new potatoes on Xmas day".

Ok - but *WHICH* see catalogue!!

Can you mention names, phone numbers (if poss). If it's Marshalls
though, I might not bother (I know they do them, but don't want to use
them again because of previous poor service).

Thanks,
Colin
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"Colin Malsingh" wrote in message
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On Sun, 6 Jul 2003 22:42:07 +0100, "Paul England" firstplatz
@virgin.net wrote:

If you have no seed, I note there is a seed catalogue which advertises an
8
week harvest "new potatoes on Xmas day".

Ok - but *WHICH* see catalogue!!

Can you mention names, phone numbers (if poss). If it's Marshalls
though, I might not bother (I know they do them, but don't want to use
them again because of previous poor service).

Thanks,
Colin

A couple of weeks ago, we were holding a 'post mortem' after potato blight
swept thru the allotments and a neighbour confirmed that it was not too late
to plant.
He will be back from his hols this w/end and I will repost the name of the
catalogue, where the '8 week harvest' is mentioned. In the meantime, perhaps
you could google up some possible suppliers. HTH.

Paul

Is it too late to plant potatoes?
 

"Paul England" firstplatz @virgin.net wrote in message
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"Colin Malsingh" wrote in message
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On Sun, 6 Jul 2003 22:42:07 +0100, "Paul England" firstplatz
@virgin.net wrote:

If you have no seed, I note there is a seed catalogue which advertises
an
8
week harvest "new potatoes on Xmas day".

Ok - but *WHICH* see catalogue!!

Can you mention names, phone numbers (if poss). If it's Marshalls
though, I might not bother (I know they do them, but don't want to use
them again because of previous poor service).

Thanks,
Colin

A couple of weeks ago, we were holding a 'post mortem' after potato blight
swept thru the allotments and a neighbour confirmed that it was not too
late
to plant.
He will be back from his hols this w/end and I will repost the name of the
catalogue, where the '8 week harvest' is mentioned. In the meantime,
perhaps
you could google up some possible suppliers. HTH.

Paul

Apols for delay, turns out the catalogue he had was 'Browns' - but he hasn't
used them, therefore unable to recommend or otherwise.

Paul

Is it too late to plant potatoes?
 

Apols for delay, turns out the catalogue he had was 'Browns' - but he
hasn't
used them, therefore unable to recommend or otherwise.

Paul

I have written this before, but I can't remember the thread. Last year I
bought potatoes from D T Browns, followed their instructions and all the
family (17) enjoyed them on Boxing day, and my wife and myself for several
weeks after.
Needless to say I have just ordered more.
Cheers
John T