Hello,

Following the advice from here (I'm so glad I found you guys!) I have
decided to grow potatoes in tyres. I've got some tyres but I'm not
sure if I'll need mo will I need 2 foot or 3 foot high columns?

I bought some Kestrel because everyone here said it was brilliant, and
it said on the packaging too that it was a good all rounder; I'm not
sure if that referred to cooking or growing!

I have put them on the windowsill to chit. There is some growth, but
not as much as I would like. How fast do they grow? Most of my shoots
are still under an inch. In the shop, the potatoes which have not been
bought have shoots eight inches long! Am I right to think that you
plant out when at eight inches?

Am I also right to think first earlies do not need chitting and you
plant those straight away?

I also bought Desiree, which is supposed to be pink but they are
brown. The problem now is that I can't remember which are which! Any
pointers?

Many thanks.

Stephen.

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Hello,

Following the advice from here (I'm so glad I found you guys!) I have
decided to grow potatoes in tyres. I've got some tyres but I'm not
sure if I'll need mo will I need 2 foot or 3 foot high columns?

I wouldn't grow anything in tyres. They contain all kinds of toxic
chemicals, which tend to leach out when they get damp. Tyre dumps are
one of the biggest polluters in the countryside, and are responsible for
much water-course pollution. The usual answer round here seems to be to
set them on fire!

John
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John Rouse

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Hello,

Following the advice from here (I'm so glad I found you guys!) I have
decided to grow potatoes in tyres. I've got some tyres but I'm not
sure if I'll need mo will I need 2 foot or 3 foot high columns?

I wouldn't grow anything in tyres. They contain all kinds of toxic
chemicals, which tend to leach out when they get damp. Tyre dumps are
one of the biggest polluters in the countryside, and are responsible for
much water-course pollution. The usual answer round here seems to be to
set them on fire!

John
--
John Rouse

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Hello,

Following the advice from here (I'm so glad I found you guys!) I have
decided to grow potatoes in tyres. I've got some tyres but I'm not
sure if I'll need mo will I need 2 foot or 3 foot high columns?

I wouldn't grow anything in tyres. They contain all kinds of toxic
chemicals, which tend to leach out when they get damp. Tyre dumps are
one of the biggest polluters in the countryside, and are responsible for
much water-course pollution. The usual answer round here seems to be to
set them on fire!

'S OK if you line the tyres with polythene sheet. Otherwise, I'd endorse
the warning 100%.

--
Rusty
Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar.
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/

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from John Rouse contains these words:
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Hello,

Following the advice from here (I'm so glad I found you guys!) I have
decided to grow potatoes in tyres. I've got some tyres but I'm not
sure if I'll need mo will I need 2 foot or 3 foot high columns?

I wouldn't grow anything in tyres. They contain all kinds of toxic
chemicals, which tend to leach out when they get damp. Tyre dumps are
one of the biggest polluters in the countryside, and are responsible for
much water-course pollution. The usual answer round here seems to be to
set them on fire!

'S OK if you line the tyres with polythene sheet. Otherwise, I'd endorse
the warning 100%.

--
Rusty
Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar.
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/

Jaques d'Alltrades4/4/04 7:07

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Hello,

Following the advice from here (I'm so glad I found you guys!) I have
decided to grow potatoes in tyres. I've got some tyres but I'm not
sure if I'll need mo will I need 2 foot or 3 foot high columns?

I wouldn't grow anything in tyres. They contain all kinds of toxic
chemicals, which tend to leach out when they get damp. Tyre dumps are
one of the biggest polluters in the countryside, and are responsible for
much water-course pollution. The usual answer round here seems to be to
set them on fire!

'S OK if you line the tyres with polythene sheet. Otherwise, I'd endorse
the warning 100%.


And in polythene there are...........which chemicals? Just being a devil's
advocate, you understand. ;-)
--

Sacha
(remove the weeds to email me)

Jaques d'Alltrades4/4/04 7:07

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Hello,

Following the advice from here (I'm so glad I found you guys!) I have
decided to grow potatoes in tyres. I've got some tyres but I'm not
sure if I'll need mo will I need 2 foot or 3 foot high columns?

I wouldn't grow anything in tyres. They contain all kinds of toxic
chemicals, which tend to leach out when they get damp. Tyre dumps are
one of the biggest polluters in the countryside, and are responsible for
much water-course pollution. The usual answer round here seems to be to
set them on fire!

'S OK if you line the tyres with polythene sheet. Otherwise, I'd endorse
the warning 100%.


And in polythene there are...........which chemicals? Just being a devil's
advocate, you understand. ;-)
--

Sacha
(remove the weeds to email me)

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Hello,

Following the advice from here (I'm so glad I found you guys!) I have
decided to grow potatoes in tyres. I've got some tyres but I'm not
sure if I'll need mo will I need 2 foot or 3 foot high columns?

I start at two tyres high and build up as the plants grow to about 3 foot
high, which is fine but some people go higher.


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Chris Thomas
West Cork
Ireland