Too late for Pentland Javelin?

[cal]

Hi Everyone

I picked up some Pentland Javelin seeds on Saturday for 50p. They had long white shoots on them which I have taken off. Since then I've left them near the kitchen window and just noticed they're starting to new green shoots. Is it too late for them? Should I leave them to chit a bit longer then plant them?

Thanks

[Alison]

Just get them in the ground. Chitting is only really a benefit when it's too cold to plant out, if you think about it the volunteers aren't chitted and seem to do remarkably well.

[bearded bloke]

What Alison said spuds can't read a calender,they just want to grow

[Knight of Albion]

Yes, go for it. They may not be 'first earlies', but they'll serve you well. A reliable cropper.

I remember buying a similar packet in the reduced to clear basket at Woolworths years ago. Long, gangly shoots coming out at all angles. Father said they'd never grow. Dug a trench, put them in. Never watered them. Never rounded them up....

The best crop of potatoes I've ever had!!!!

[Potstubsdustbins]

Pentland Javelin are a first early not as fast as some so they will need about 12 weeks in the ground, as the others have said the sooner the better.

[cal]

Thanks guys, got them in this evening.