Are new potatoes classed as early ?

[Roger Skilton]

I hae some new potatoes ( Nicola ) can anyone advise me if they planted as earlies ?

Thanks  Roger

[Palustris]

New potatoes are those which are dug up before the skins have time to harden. They are normally dug up early in the season so yes, I suppose 'new' potatoes are 'earlies.'

[Roger Skilton]

Thanks for your speedy reply, i wil get out there and plant them.

[PAULW]

T&M class nicola as a early maincrop

[tim]

Matters not? If they're ready, & you & the soill are ready, get 'em in!

[okra]

So no matter what the variety they can all be planted early

[tim]

Except PFA?

[Robert_Brenchley]

If youer spuds came from a supermarket they may have growth inhibitors on them. It's a bit late for buying seed, but it's a better bet all round. 'New' potato varieties are all earlies.

[tim]

Although not 'in the book', I agree with Eric - anything that you can rub the skin off is 'new' enough for me. Maybe not the gourmet's flavour.

And that can happen into the Autumn.