When is Potato Seed Ready to Plant?
Potato seed is always ready to plant - but it should not be planted until the weather and soil conditions are favourable.
Potato seed is often chitted, so that it has started to grow before it is put in the ground.
The ideal potato chits are dark green and stubby, and will be ready to plant when the ground & weather conditions are suitable.
The eBook ‘How to Grow Potatoes’ gives information on potato growing, including how to feed and protect potatoes from pests and disease.
Chitting potato seed gives the seed a good start and means that the new potatoes will be ready to harvest earlier. But the condition of the chit does not dictate when the potato seed is ready to plant. It is the soil & weather conditions in the garden which say when the seed is ready to plant.
I’m just about to do mine this week, in bags though as I don’t have enogh space.
Cheers Mark
Comment by Mark - April 6, 2008 10:29 am
I have my first earlies planted but was wondering when to plant my king edwards which are chitting at the moment. i am going to consult your excellent ebook.
Sara from farmingfriends
Comment by farmingfriends - April 6, 2008 8:01 pm
Hi Sara
Main crop potatoes can be planted when your soil is ready. It needs to have dried out so that it does not stick to your hands when you run them through it. If the soil is cold and wet, your potatoes are better chitting on the window sill!
Glad you are finding the eBook useful!
TopVeg
Comment by TopVeg - April 7, 2008 4:59 am