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Too late to plant new potatoes?

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FormerlySpeckledyHen · 22/04/2022 16:33

Novice here. Am I too late to plant some spuds to harvest for the summer?
Thank you

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Harrysmummy246 · 22/04/2022 17:05

It would probably be later in summer but don't see why not- do you have the seed potatoes yet?

FormerlySpeckledyHen · 22/04/2022 18:24

Thank you. I tried to buy some today without success, and guessed that I was too late. Friendly neighbours have left them on my doorstep for the last 2 years but not this time 😞

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Harrysmummy246 · 23/04/2022 09:29

Plan ahead for next year then I guess 😕

FormerlySpeckledyHen · 23/04/2022 16:36

Looks like it 🙄Lettuce and toms it is!

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mmmmmchocolate · 24/04/2022 09:45

You can just plant a regular main crop like Maris piper and dig them up early. I only ever plant maincrop potatoes and use them as and when I need them- they cook like new potatoes when little. Alternatively try wilko they still have a decent choice of seed potatoes.

Crazykatie · 24/04/2022 09:50

If they are a “early” variety plant them and they will simply be a few weeks later, maybe late June, when they are meeting in the rows give them plenty of water and fertilizer like you would tomatoes ( same family).

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