Katy Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I was clearing out the spare room at the weekend and came upon the leftover free seed potatoes from Fothergills merrily chitting away in their box in a corner . I ran out of space originally and had intended to give them to my parents but clearly forgot! I now have a couple of dustbins that are surplus to requirement and wonder if it is too late to bung them in those now for a late crop - any idea? I've never grown potatoes before so I'm pretty clueless. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I'm almost as inexperienced, but I've got some on the windowsill too ! I'm going to stick them in & hope they come up ok..... if they don't, that's life & one to chalk up to experience...... if they do great an unexpected (because we forgot they were there !!) harvest !! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I'd have a go too, nice new potatoes for Christmas, mmmmmmmmmm Nothing to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 what have you got lose? Bung 'em in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 If they are in a dustbin you can move them to shelter when the weather gets colder, but I would have thought given plenty of water you should get a late crop of new potatoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Thanks everyone . Right that's decided then I'll bung them in tomorrow and hope for the best - if nothing else it puts to use the inordinate amount of 'bargain' potting compost the OH bought home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I keep a few back to plant in July for Christmas most years just have to watch out for blight in September if we don't get it early again p.s. only finish planting the last of 30+ heritage varities this week and I need them for August bank holiday so simple answer no not to late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
