Planting Potatoes (a work in progress)

Once we managed to get rid of the weeds and grass (mainly couch grass, grrrr) on a small section of this year’s potato plot, we dug two ‘trenches’ to plant the seed potatoes. Last year we had courgettes, beans, kale (what we thought was broccoli!) and lettuce here – if that makes a difference!

The potatoes were probably ‘over-chitted’ to be honest (four or five inch sprouts must be too long??) as they didn’t really have enough light while they chitted (aka as ‘sprutting’ apparently!), so it was quite difficult to plant them properly as there were roots sticking out in all directions! Not the best of starts, but we’ll see what happens!

We got most of the Swift earlies in, but there’s still loads left and still the Epicure to plant too. The potato plot may end up a bit larger than anticipated!!

Lisa’s pink t-shirt and the cotton bag (re-usable & washable – ooooh!!!) are available from our shop