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SOWING
1) After purchase chit or sprout the potatoes.
Place the seed in a shallow tray with any shoots facing
upwards.
Put the tray in a cool, light place protected from frost.
2) Soon the seed potatoes will produce strong sprouts.
Plant into warm fertilised soil once the risk of frost has
passed.
Earlies should be 25cm between plants and 50cm
between rows.
Maincrop are best 35cms between plants and 75cm
between rows.
Planting depth between 10 to 15 cms.
3) When the leaves are about 20cms tall pile up the soil
around with a draw hoe (earthing up). This will prevent
light getting to tubers - they will go green if this happens.
It also creates better drainage.
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1) Early potatoes can be harvested
when you think they are big enough
normally when the first flowers start
to appear. Cook immediately so
that the flavour is retained.
2) Maincrop are best lifted as the
foliage starts to die back in the
Autumn. Late Maincrop should be
left in 'till October even if the halum
has been cut off as a blight
control. This will improve flavour
and ensure that the skins are
properly matured.
3) Maincrop potatoes should be stored
in sacks in a cool frost free shed.
Check regularly for signs of rot.
Keep an eye out for vermin.
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