the wonderf of tatties....

[pixie]

On the subject of potatoes. When I was turning my compost heap today I found a potatoe plant growing out of the other side of it towards my neighbour - I didn't realise it was there. There were 7 or 8 small spuds attached, perfectly formed and I had them for my tea - they were lovely - a real unexpected treat! Looking forward to my own spuds even more now!

[Alice]

those pink ones are lovely, Alice.
the kerrs pinks we get here are delicious.
how long did it take yours to grow?

I planted them in February Salina, so I think that was about the usual 13 weeks.

[Norm]

As for late planting, I watched GW when Titchie pulled out a bucket of first early supds he'd planted up at the end of August and had them with xmas dinner. Sounds like a plan!

[Snadger]

But Snadger I didn't drown my spuds in mint!! Just steamed them so that I could taste the true flavour of Internation Kidney. They were tasteless.

However, I am certain that the different soil conditions we all have coupled with any seaweed, mulch, feed and water that we use affects the flavour of the potatoes.

It's sacrilage not to have mint with new tatties Lesley! (I can't talk though, I've just enjoyed chicken tikka with the few that were left!)
I'm also growing Duke of York so I'll give you a comparison verdict when I've tasted those in a few weeks time!