first crop of potatoes today

[kittykat8]

So excited pulled my first crop of early new potaoes todayfrom the polytunnel, mixed sizes but many a good size, going to have for my tea . This is my first year wonder if I will feel the same next year.

marion

[Flummery]

Where do you live, Kittykat8? I don't have a polytunnel but I've had some early crops from the greenhouse. Bet it's the nicest tea for ages!

[Paulottie]

Well done kittykat! I don't think you'll tire of the joy of using your own veg. My family never have.

[rustylady]

When did you plant them Kittykat?

[shirlthegirl43]

Well done you!

You will feel the same next year - my guys can't wait for our first feed of home grown spuds.

[Alice]

Well done Kittykat. When did you plant them and which part of the country are you in. You'll sure enjoy them, and yes, you will feel the same next year.

[kittykat8]

I am in camborne cornwall the weather has been been really mild I think I planted 2nd week february but could have been 1st or rd, they were lady crystal, the person who recommended these dig his today and said were not as big.

it is really werid I seem to been growing loads of stuff when I was told it was not possible as I did not start plant things until november. i put it down to the mild weather. I have been in my tunnel in just a teashirt in January

marion

[pigletwillie]

Well done Marion,

we have Lady Crystl outside but now that the second tunnel is in we intent to get some in early like you next season.

[rustylady]

Twenty degrees here today Kittykat, but not as mild during the winter and early spring as Cornwall. I was born and grew up in South Devon, near Plymouth, so frosts were never as much of a problem as they are here in east Anglia. You've done really well with your potatoes though, generally reckon 3 months from planting to harvest.

[Wendy]

I am in camborne cornwall the weather has been been really mild I think I planted 2nd week february but could have been 1st or rd, they were lady crystal, the person who recommended these dig his today and said were not as big.

it is really werid I seem to been growing loads of stuff when I was told it was not possible as I did not start plant things until november. i put it down to the mild weather. I have been in my tunnel in just a teashirt in January

marion

KittyKat well done i bet they taste great!
I cant wait to try mine - little while to go tho.
We are practically neighbours i am in Lanner!!

[kittykat8]

Hi wendy

Which alottments do you go to I have a plot on Eastern Lane camborne, do you have a plot at Redruth or do you grow at home.

Marion

[Wendy]

Hi Marion,
I grow at home in my garden but ive been trying to find out about allotments in the area but no one seems to know, ive tried lanner parish, redruth parish, and kerrier but no one seems to ever reply how did you get yours?? -
Were the spuds lovely???

[kittykat8]

I have a allotment down at Eastern lane camborne there is a waiting list but it seems to down quickley at times, if you are interested I could give you the mobile of the person who allocates the plots. If you would like to meet and come for a visit first i could show you around.

marion

[bubblewrap]

So excited pulled my first crop of early new potaoes todayfrom the polytunnel, mixed sizes but many a good size, going to have for my tea . This is my first year wonder if I will feel the same next year.

marion

Well done!
One of my faves even better with fresh runner beans.

[Wendy]

I have a allotment down at Eastern lane camborne there is a waiting list but it seems to down quickley at times, if you are interested I could give you the mobile of the person who allocates the plots. If you would like to meet and come for a visit first i could show you around.

marion

Yes the mobile number would be great! ive just noticed on another post that you are at Kehelland - do you live there, work there or own it?? i used to work there supporting a client