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Title: Potatoes I'm confused
Post by: NewLottieKim on December 06, 2005, 15:08:50
Hi all

Hi Lorna & thanks I'm getting there.

Hi Wardy I haven't gone to mad yet.

I'm a bit confused about what pots to put in all this first early second early first maincrop & late maincrop. My idea was to plant one lot and see what happened. Although there is a lot of space up there on lottie.

Any help & advice would be great.

Thanks Everyone. Kim
Title: Re: Potatoes I'm confused
Post by: tim on December 06, 2005, 15:25:46
Down in Suffolk, not to much fuss about frosts? - I would go for a 1st early. The exotica of the potato world.

I see that Suffolk Herbs offer Oria this year -  " the most blight resistant 1st early ever".
Title: Re: Potatoes I'm confused
Post by: Derekthefox on December 06, 2005, 15:28:58
Yes 1st earlies - new potatoes, must be the most delicious end of the potato crop, Tim is right without any doubt ...

Derekthefox :D
Title: Re: Potatoes I'm confused
Post by: NewLottieKim on December 06, 2005, 15:47:43
Hi Tim

I'm in Suffolk as well just got my Lottie in Oct. sounds like a good plan I'll have a look on their web site

Kim
Title: Re: Potatoes I'm confused
Post by: undercarriage plan on December 06, 2005, 16:01:47
Hey NewLottieKim, am in Suffolk too! Will lower window and holler! Have fun and good luck with you pots!
Lottie  ;D
Title: Re: Potatoes I'm confused
Post by: tim on December 06, 2005, 16:22:53
Error, Error!

I'm not in Suffolk - just guessing the weather.
Title: Re: Potatoes I'm confused
Post by: boris on December 06, 2005, 22:05:12
I'm not in Suffolk either, but I did have a great time in Southwold one week a few years ago.  Bit cold though.

Freshly dug new pots are a very good reason for living. Sadly this year was no good for anyone on our site. Don't know why.

Best of luck,
B.
Title: Re: Potatoes I'm confused
Post by: undercarriage plan on December 06, 2005, 22:23:21
You should try crabbing in Wlaberswick ,Boris!! Is great fun!! Fantastic sandy beach. shallow water....lovely! Southwold is the Cannes of Suffolk, sad but true, beach huts go for more than my house!  ::)
Title: Re: Potatoes I'm confused
Post by: djbrenton on December 06, 2005, 22:29:47
I'm not in Suffolk but will be over the first weekend in January if that helps your potato decision.
Title: Re: Potatoes I'm confused
Post by: boris on December 06, 2005, 23:03:14
It did look very expensive, UP, but not just a holiday place, it seemed like a living working town. Must admit a big attraction for me was the Adnams beers. ;)


Title: Re: Potatoes I'm confused
Post by: Derekthefox on December 06, 2005, 23:18:30
Boris, this year was my first year when I have had first earlies I was actually pleased with - International Kidney. So I am trying them again next year ...

Derekthefox :D