is the time right

[anthonyjb]

is it the right time to plant spuds. thanks
Anthony

[mandyballantyne]

I would leave planting out until last frosts have past or plant in containers and put in greenhouse, cover with fleece if frost is predicdated.

I have mine in planters outside just now just covered up at night, some grapes done this last month and they are now showing.

Hope this helps, Mandy

[Two_Sheds]

I won't be putting mine in until end of March. There's no rush, unless you're getting competitive with your neighbours!

[anthonyjb]

mandy and two Sheds many thanks
Anthony

Mine3 have about 2inch long shoots on in egg boxes

[anthonyjb]

should read have

still not correct you get the idea i hope
Anthony

[mandyballantyne]

Hi ANthony,

If you have enough seed tatties try some in a bucket, you are much further south than I am. Just make sure you give them some protection in case of frost. It is only one potato that you stand to lose.

I got some big planters from Asda for £2 just drilled some drainage holes in the bottom, got them at the side of the house so I can cover when needed,

Have fun, Mandy

[anthonyjb]

thanks Mandy will give it a go
Anthony

[anthonyjb]

can you grow any type of spud in tubs or are some better than others
Anthony

[Muddy Sarah]

Anthony, have look for some of the older threads about growing spuds in tubs - there are a few of them around. I'm sure you'll find the answer to your question and to any others that might pop to mind!!

Sarah

[mandyballantyne]

Hi Anthony,

In this moths GYO, Marshalls are offering 3 potato grow bags and seed potatoes for £11.95 looks like a good deal.

The offer codes is GY22 www.marshalls-seeds.co.uk

Mandy

[PAULW]

I put my first early's in last week, put them in and pull the rows up it will take about 4 to 6 weeks before they appear and keep your fingers crossed and a roll of fleece ready just in case we get a frost

[SueA]

Anthony I think salad types & first & second earlies are best in tubs, I think main crops need a bit more room to get a crop worth using, but you could always try just a couple of tubers in a large pot- just wouldn't get many chips or much mash out of it!

[rustylady]

Traditional planting date for potatoes is Good Friday, so if you stick to this you have a few weeks to wait yet.

[bramble]

I always put my potatoes in around St. Patricks day and so did my late dad. We never had any problems in all the years we did this.

[vicki lorraine]

Monty Don suggests first earlies can go in this weekend if ground is suitable. As it has been too wet and cold i will be holding on a couple of weeks at least.