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I bought a 7.5kg bag of reduced potatoes from Tesco last week. Variety 'Smile'. I had never tried them before and I am most impressed with texture and flavour. I would like to keep some for growing next year. How do I stop them chitting too early.
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I have noticed that shop bought spuds start sprouting in a dark cupboard. Not sure if darkness speeds up the process though.Originally posted by Brengirl View Postsigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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i kept some in the salad drawer in the fridge in a paper bag last year & they didnt chit or go mouldy, I put them in potato sacks & they grew okThe love of gardening is a seed once sown never dies ...Comment
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Just rub the chits off if they grow.
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This was copied from a site dated March if it helps, It confirm HansMums' suggestion.
"I would leave them and place them in some light. Last year I saved some of the seed potatoes in the fridge, wrapped in newspaper, to plant out in August/September for a Christmas crop of new potatoes, when I unwrapped them they had some long shoots on them, planted them and they were fine."sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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Thanks everyone. I'll pick out 6 wrap in newspaper, place in fridge veg box, rub off chits if and when and plant next spring. Nothing to lose.Comment
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I've kept my spuds (for replanting) in the salad drawer since digging them up in the summer: no sprouts yet.Last edited by Two_Sheds; 07-12-2009, 04:45 PM.All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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Me too, including those I grew from true seed.Originally posted by Two_Sheds View Post
Whoever plants a garden believes in the future.
www.vegheaven.blogspot.com Updated March 9th - SpringComment
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Mine are still in the ground..............just as good as a potato 'clamp'!
My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)
Diversify & prosper
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Oh that reminds me, I have fruits of a Druid spud on the windowsill.Originally posted by Flummery View PostMe too, including those I grew from true seed.
* goes off to look
Erm. A bit mouldy and orrible.All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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Chitting is temperature dependent. Once a big enough quantity of a certain wee protein has changed shape due to warmth, it triggers the process.There's no point reading history if you don't use the lessons it teaches.
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If you put an apple in with stored potatoes it stops them from sprouting. This should be a homegrown apple as many bought ones are waxed.Comment
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grew smiles this year and they were the best of the varieties I grew and they're second earlies to boot!
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The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory....
Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.
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I am certainly no tattie expert. I just love eating potatoe and found 'smile' to be just up my street. Thanks for the comfidence boost Redthorn.Originally posted by RedThorn View Postgrew smiles this year and they were the best of the varieties I grew and they're second earlies to boot!Comment
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lol neither am I but remember what they were as I bought some seed tatties Jan this yearNever test the depth of the water with both feet
The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory....
Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.Comment
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