I'm chuffed

[Dead Dogs]

Dug up one of the spud plants for today’s dinner and was pleasantly surprised.

1.3 kg from one plant and most are of a good size too.

[lottie dolly]

well done you,it's a joy anytime to find such hidden gems,but this year even more astonishing,

[Dead Dogs]

....it's a joy anytime to find such hidden gems,

I couldn't agree more.
Not the first spuds for the post, but definitely the best so far.

....but this year even more astonishing,

I haven't had the rain that has been hammering you in the south, but most days the temperature has barely gotten into the teens

[veggiechicken]

I love digging up spuds but once I start I can't stop. Just want to see if the next plant has more tubers than the last one - its like opening a present. Good crop DD!!

[Aberdeenplotter]

I lifted the first of my Red Duke of York this afternoon. I'm so going to enjoy my tea this evening.

[Dead Dogs]

Hi VC,

I know what you mean. I can't just grub around and pick two or three spuds, have to dig the whole plant. Fortunately I can stop there. Todays harvest will do for two or three meals.

[veggiechicken]

I try to stop myself, DD! I reason with myself - say just one - or maybe two - OK then 3.
No wonder nobody listens to me as I can't even talk myself into doing the right things!!

[alldigging]

I got loads from one plant today! Didn't weigh them but took them to a lady who donated some breeze blocks to the site. (along with peas and a cabbage from other people)

[Florence Fennel]

Well done DD, they look lovely. What variety are they?

[Nicos]

Oh yum- those look lovely!

I too am totally incapable of taking one or two spuds- I tend to take one or two plants ( depending on yield) then cook the lot.
Hardest bit is not getting stuck into them all -once they are rolled in butter and chives!

[Jelliebabe]

LOL VC - I was thinking the same today - stop stop stop but I CAAAAARRRRRRRNT! Its like digging for treasure! Love it

[veggiechicken]

So glad I'm not the only one with no self control, Jelliebabe When I get to the end of the row, I want to replant them, just for the pleasure of digging them up again

[Dead Dogs]

....What variety are they?

Pentland Javelin

Lovely fluffy and creaming. great boiled or mashed.

[Jelliebabe]

OOoooh I picked some pentland javelin today - I think they are my best performers!

[Dead Dogs]

When I get to the end of the row, I want to replant them, just for the pleasure of digging them up again

I'm thinking of planting the smaller ones and harvesting Xmas spuds.