You remember me saying that I like to grow varieties that are different, well I went to check of my seed potatoes that arrived a couple of weeks ago and they are 'chitting' really well in their egg boxes. I have Bikini (early maincrop), Belle De Fontenay (second early), Shetland Black (second early), Highland Burgandy (maincrop), Salad blue (early) and (first early).
Sowing and planting...
When to plant... start planting in March or April once the soil is at least 7⁰C (45⁰F). Planting depth...in either trenches or holes but at least 15cm (6in) deep. Planting distance...earlies 30-35cm (12-14in) apart, second earlies and maincrops 38cm (15in) apart. Row spacing...earlies 45cm (18in) apart, second earliers and maincrops 75cm (30in) apart.
When to plant... start planting in March or April once the soil is at least 7⁰C (45⁰F). Planting depth...in either trenches or holes but at least 15cm (6in) deep. Planting distance...earlies 30-35cm (12-14in) apart, second earlies and maincrops 38cm (15in) apart. Row spacing...earlies 45cm (18in) apart, second earliers and maincrops 75cm (30in) apart.
Harvesting...
I always get confused with with knowing when they should be ready for harvesting....well after some research the rule of thumb is that earlies should be ready to lift between 100-110 days after planting, second earlies within 110-120 days and your maincrops after 125-140 days, although the only way to be sure is to dig up a few and take a look. It is usually best to wait until after the first flowers appear. Try to pick a dry if you are harvesting your maincrop potatoes for storage as it is a good idea to leave them out in the sun for a few hours before bringing them as it will allow them to keep better the drier they are.
I always get confused with with knowing when they should be ready for harvesting....well after some research the rule of thumb is that earlies should be ready to lift between 100-110 days after planting, second earlies within 110-120 days and your maincrops after 125-140 days, although the only way to be sure is to dig up a few and take a look. It is usually best to wait until after the first flowers appear. Try to pick a dry if you are harvesting your maincrop potatoes for storage as it is a good idea to leave them out in the sun for a few hours before bringing them as it will allow them to keep better the drier they are.
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