Grow your own kit includes:
3 Pentland Javelin (First Early). 3 Charlotte (Second Early), 3 Maris Peer (Second Early) seed potatoes and 3 potato growing bags.
Plant as follows:
You will need 40 litres of multi-purpose compost (not supplied) per bag. Plant from March onwards. Choose a sheltered site with good
drainage. Fill each bag two thirds full of compost and water so the compost is moist. Place 3 tubers (one variety per bag) on top of the
compost, evenly spaced, approx 15cm (6″) apart. Be careful not to damage any that may have already chitted (sprouted). Cover with
another 10cm (4″) of compost and water again. Check weekly, watering if required and checking the bag is not becoming water logged.
As the plants grow add more compost until the bag is full. Additional potatoes will grow from covered stems. For best results, add a
liquid fertiliser no more than once every two weeks (a liquid tomato feed will suffice)
After approx 12 weeks, the potatoes should be ready to harvest. If any potatoes are green, this is because they have been too close to
the surface and have been exposed to sunlight. Do not eat any green parts as these are poisonous. After harvesting, empty the compost
into your garden and re-use bag for growing other vegetables.
Expert’s Tip:
Chitting potatoes is the process of starting growth before planting in the bag. This is optional for spring planting but can result in quicker
growth. Place tubers in a single layer in a tray or egg box in a light and warm place. When the “eyes” have opened and shoots are visible
(after at least two weeks), you can plant them out as described above.
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