Potatoes in flower

[angie a]

Why have my maincrop Desiree pots, planted in the ground, have loads of flower on them but my first early Pentland Javelin, planted in growing bags, have nothing at all? I obviously haven't needed to water the maincrop, but have been making sure the bag-grown ones are kept moist. I know I didn't get them muddled when I planted them !! Any ideas?

[Thelma Sanders]

It's happening a lot this year...have a feel about in the soil under the PJs, if the spuds are the size you like - then dig'em up and eat'em If not leave another week or so and try again.

[Florence Fennel]

I'm no tater expert Angie, but I do know that not all varieties flower, so have a little furtle under one of the plants as Thelma has said.

[angie a]

Will have a try as soon as I've finished my bought ones. Thanks.

[solway cropper]

Not only do not all varieties flower but those that do seem to please themselves if and when they're going to bother.