cheap first early potato ?

[hollychap]

just called in poundland in town and picked up a bag of first early potatos (swift) they also had pentland javelin anyone grown these cheapies before ? results ?
or would it be wise to spend a bit more and go to the g c

[rustylady]

I bought Poundland seed potatoes last year. They were fine and gave a good yield. Remember to keep them cool and light so they form decent dark green shoots prior to planting.

[Currysniffa]

just called in poundland in town and picked up a bag of first early potatos (swift) they also had pentland javelin

I saw these yesterday but I have mine on order so resisted the temptation to get more, B&Q have more to choose from but there dearer

[hollychap]

the plot next to mine at the allotment was not touched at all this year so i am considering digging over a small patch and planting a few extra spuds if someone turns up before harvesting to claim the plot they will have a bonus few tatty s ,if not i get an extra supply and the chance to try a few untried variety's at not much expense whilst keeping weeds down

[Thelma Sanders]

I've grown their Pentland Javelin for the last few years..the results were as good as from other suppliers in the first year of trying, so I've carried on

Cheapskate - moi?

[Ananke]

I grew their Pentland Javelin last year too, they were great.

[scarletrunner]

Have found them o/k also,but don't buy any that look shrivelled up.

[Two_Sheds]

I always buy £shop seed potatoes, they're fine.

Their flowers aren't so good: "white" ones tend to come out yellow or pink