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n3tyy

By n3tyy

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I came on this site because I wanted to grow potatoes and know timescales for planting/harvesting. I planted some ‘tatty’ ones I had in the veg basket as a laugh really. My husband bought some ‘proper’ seed potatoes and planted two huge containers. I had only a couple in a small container but wow I got a lovely crop. Unfortunately, my poor husband got about 10 marble sized and he was quite devastated. Not sure what went wrong, lack of sunshine and watering (a tip given on here by Moon_Grower – Thank you) So will take advice. move large containers next year, and ensure they are watered well !!!!!!!

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They look very tasty, well done...

8 Nov, 2011

 

Thanks Lincs Next year I want to photograph a sack or two :o) lol

8 Nov, 2011

 

I plant the veg basket ones that begin to sprout as well, so far excellent results.

8 Nov, 2011

 

Brill Pimpernel. Giving it another go next year :o)

8 Nov, 2011

 

Last lot were Asda "Baby" potatoes...Well they were not all babies when I grew them. But they tasted fantastic

8 Nov, 2011

 

Off to Asda. Here's to lots of potato pics next year :o)

8 Nov, 2011

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