So I've been persauded to have a go at the "heaviest crop of potatos
grown from a single tuber in a 12" internal diameter pot" class in the
village show in the first week of September. I come from a vegetable
growing family - my Dad will also be entering - and as I'm using one
of his pre-chitted seed potatoes (he grows lots so won't miss one) it
would be most amusing to beat him......

Here's the plan.

Put about 4 to 5 inches of soil based potting compost (JI no 2
probably) in said pot (more like a bucket actually!). Cut potato
(Wilja apparently) into two bits and put cut sides down, shoots facing
up. Put in compost to just cover. Add scattering of pelleted chicken
manure. Water. Place in frost free conservatory - no greenhouse yet
Earth up as it grows, put outside when risk of frost past, water a
lot, support green stuff with canes and string. Spray with copper
fungicide in late June to avoid blight.

During first w/e in Sept take to show and win prize.....

Your thoughts appreciated and I will keep you up to date on progress
(and maybe the eventual result if it's not TOO embarassing)

Heather

(the blanket weed is coming out a treat BTW - oddly satisfying job
twirling it out........)