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Title: Are new potatoes classed as early ?
Post by: Roger Skilton on March 25, 2007, 11:43:40

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

Thanks Roger

Title: Re: Are new potatoes classed as early ?
Post by: Palustris on March 25, 2007, 11:50:08

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.'

Title: Re: Are new potatoes classed as early ?
Post by: Roger Skilton on March 25, 2007, 12:19:29

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

Title: Re: Are new potatoes classed as early ?
Post by: PAULW on March 25, 2007, 14:18:23

T&M class nicola as a early maincrop

Title: Re: Are new potatoes classed as early ?
Post by: tim on March 25, 2007, 15:48:54

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

Title: Re: Are new potatoes classed as early ?
Post by: okra on March 25, 2007, 17:29:46

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

Title: Re: Are new potatoes classed as early ?
Post by: tim on March 25, 2007, 20:47:56

Except PFA?

Title: Re: Are new potatoes classed as early ?
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on March 25, 2007, 21:17:51

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.

Title: Re: Are new potatoes classed as early ?
Post by: tim on March 26, 2007, 12:04:33

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.

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