Just thought I'd ask.......I'm think I'll go to the Ryton potato day for the majority, with a possible Alan Romans or Tuckers top up if I can't get all the varieties I want. Definitely NOT Thompson & Morgan after their slow delivery performance last year...... :-\
Anyone recommend/ have problems with any particular suppliers?
Not T&M! Might try Roman's.
Kelso potato fair, supplied by Alan Romans
Oh yes! :) :) :)
We go every year to Whitchurch (Hants on the A34). Next year it's on 24th/25th January. We will definitely go on the Saturday morning this time, as some of the more popular varieties are sold out by the Sunday.
Is anyone interested in meeting up that day, say at lunchtime, at a nearby pub ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
I will be buying all mine from my allotment shop as usual. At £1.90 per bag for any of our 15 or so varieties that we sell - last years prices. :) :)
We also save money by not paying P+P to the big companies. Only 2 varieties will cost £2.20. We are a non profit shop and our prices are always much lower for potatoes and seed stuff.
I live quite close to Ryton,the potato day there is a bit of a mad house,be prepared ;D ;D ;D
does anyone know of similar type places to go in the kent area for seed potatoes ???
Quote from: thifasmom on November 26, 2008, 11:20:57
does anyone know of similar type places to go in the kent area for seed potatoes ???
Take a look at this list and see if there's anywhere close to you
http://thewhitchurchweb.org/potatoday/potatodays.htm (http://thewhitchurchweb.org/potatoday/potatodays.htm)
Quote from: asbean on November 26, 2008, 11:31:12
Quote from: thifasmom on November 26, 2008, 11:20:57
does anyone know of similar type places to go in the kent area for seed potatoes ???
Take a look at this list and see if there's anywhere close to you
http://thewhitchurchweb.org/potatoday/potatodays.htm (http://thewhitchurchweb.org/potatoday/potatodays.htm)
nope :'(
I shall be getting mine from the allotment horticultural society shop.
I usually purchase from the allotment shop, problem is having to take a bag rather than a smaller quantity of number of varieties. If I could only just plant want I really wanted and disregard the rest because I am sure it still works cheaper than buying tubers indivually! not managed to get to Ryton yet keep promising to.
I've ordered mine but I can't remember where from...I'll have to look that up! ???
edwin tucker
http://www.edwintucker.com
From our local allotment shop, in early February ;D
They've got 8 early - 5 2nd early - 7 maincrop varieties
Priced at £1.90 per 3kg , but sold loose so you can buy only 1 kg if thats all you need
And no postage 8)
Fantastic value when compared to online prices :P
Local GC sell them loose, last year they had 46 varieties I had 200 spuds for about 12 quid
Suffolk Potato Day in Feb - bit of a scrum as well, but great for getting a small number of each variety.
At our local, clockhouse nursery, but don't tell Georgie she'll want to come along just for a nosey. :-X ;D ;D ;D
Last year we used Pentland Javelin from Wilkies and Desiree. I ordered some Nadine from Marshalls cos Wilkies didn't have any. Guess what, After I'd ordered them Wilkies had them in. They all did very well but we are growing more Nadine instead of Desiree.
Many thanks asbean for the link. New about the Swindon day, but not about the one at Wantage. As I work weekends Wantage it will be. Have been to Ryton before I changed jobs, a great day out. If you can take paper bags with the variety written on, it saves time.
Would like advice as to which type of potato to grow for large jacket potatoes.
I like the ones that have a fluffy middle. (hope this makes sense)
Dobies...apparently found the order. Because they had Maris Bard and the strawberry plants I wanted.
I grew Maris bard when researching a biological control for blackleg.....I love the flavour but we grew them because they were very susceptible to the disease.....so might be a mistake...but i've never had black leg on my plot....touch wood.
Whitchurch. Can't beat it.
The Nursery at Breedon Hill does a good range cheaply Deb, it's near enough and I almost drive past it on my way back from work... that and Ryton for the oddments! ;D
Hi asbean
I also go to Whitchurch and would love to meet for lunch at a local pub. Let me know what time you are going and we can maybe meet up.
Jitterbug
Will be ordering mine from DT Brown tomorrow
I can't seem to find any potato type day events in Kent the closest appear to be London :(.
Early this year after i had already ordered mine on-line i saw that my local homebase had for sale, has anyone ever used their stock?
i didn't see any at my local Wilkos though maybe i went there after their stock had run out, does anyone know when they normally start to sell their potato seed stock as i would like to get from them when the stock is nice and fresh.
PS: what about onion sets and garlic bulbs from Wilkos are they any good, has anyone ever used them?
Thifasmom - The potatoes and onions etc usually come into Homebase and the garden centres etc when the Christmas deccies etc are out of the way, and after the early January sale/clear out. Be patient, there's plenty of time :) :) :)
I've never used Wilko's garlic but always use their onion sets and been happy with the results. They're great value - I think last year it was £1 for 100 sets. Have a good squeeze of the net to make sure you don't get any soft ones!.
What I like about Wilkies is that they will gladly refund your money if you are not satisfied with anything. One year I bought some begonia's from them supposed to be pink. They all turned out to be red. I told them that this had ruined my garden display and I got refund and got to keep the begonias.
i was given this web address don't know if they are any good or not but maybe worth a try.http://www.jbaseedpotatoes.co.uk (http://www.jbaseedpotatoes.co.uk)