container growing potatoes and chitting times?

[dcarr2]

I have ordered three varieties of potato to grow in containers, no problem how to do that but the supposedly staggered order came all together (possibly growing problems), so all three, 2x first early and 1x second early are starting to chit at around the same rate in the parcel, but I did not want to plant all at one time. Is it purely holding at a lower temperature to try and enable planting at different times, that will solve the problem, please? I have a frost free area that is reasonably light. Perhaps cropping will occur naturally, at good intervals. Thank you.

[Nannysally99]

I think you plant the majority out at the same time, it's the growing time that matters. Someone will be on here soon to help I'm sure


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[Thelma Sanders]

Yes, first earlies are called that because they are ready to harvest first. 2nd earlies will be ready after the first earlies even when planted at the same time.

The varieties make a little bit of difference within the range as well. Which varieties have you got?

[Bigmallly]

As already said, all varieties are normally planted at the same time but are harvested at different times. You could delay planting if you wish by rubbing off the chits.

[dcarr2]

thank you

I think you plant the majority out at the same time, it's the growing time that matters. Someone will be on here soon to help I'm sure


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thank you, you are already correct!

[dcarr2]

they are Ratte, Arran Pilot and Gemson. Thank you by the way.