Potatoes

[Kimbo]

Well its that time of year again but this year I have a greenhouse to help things along.

So here is my first question of the season

Can I chit my potatoes in an unheated greenhouse and if so is there anything special I need to do?

[bridget mc laughlin]

Hi Kim, there is nothing much to it all you have to do is set them out

[crichmond]

As previous post just set them out with the eyes facing upwards, mine are in an unheated greenhouse

[rustylady]

I collect egg trays, they're ideal to hold seed potatoes while they're chitting - one per egg space. An unheated greenhouse is fine, as long as it's protected from frost. If hard frost is forecast then bring your little darlings indoors for the night.

[Kimbo]

I had my seed potatoes delivered a couple of weeks ago and left them in their box in the greenhouse. I finally got round to sorting them out yesterday and many have started to sprout really pale sprouts. I have now put these onto trays in the greenhouse (and covered with fleece last night as hard frost was forecast). Will these still be ok to plant or do I have to start again?

[crichmond]

They will be just fine leave them chitting and uncover them when the frost passes so they get more light.