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Title: Early potatoe shoots, QUESTION
Post by: a.buaras on February 04, 2007, 11:31:47

Hi every one, I bought potatoes seed (Royal kidney) as second early before two weeks, I stored it in its plastic bag under my bed when I opened the bag to chitt them I found they’ve already chitted with leggy shoots. However, they are only supposed to have grown short and stocky shoots.
I still have three weeks before planting, what should I do now???
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/AGbuaras/PICT0003.jpg)

Title: Re: Early potatoe shoots, QUESTION
Post by: saddad on February 04, 2007, 11:41:42

There not too bad... just set them out to chit in the light and they should be OK.
 :)

Title: Re: Early potatoe shoots, QUESTION
Post by: tim on February 04, 2007, 12:11:49

Indeed - & a lesson to all?   NEVER store seed potatoes in a plastic bag!!

And a reminder that they will do their own thing when their time is up, whether you 'chit' or not.

Title: Re: Early potatoe shoots, QUESTION
Post by: supersprout on February 04, 2007, 12:31:04

They look fine to me too a.b., you got them in time :P Do make sure they're cool and in good light tho', light will make the shoots go nice and stubby :)

Title: Re: Early potatoe shoots, QUESTION
Post by: manicscousers on February 04, 2007, 17:21:54

possibly a bit too warm under the bed, give them a bit of cold, that'll stop 'em..look ok. to me as well  :)