Yeah, yeah, pride is a sin.. but look! I made potatoes!
I opted for the low-maintenance (read "no dig") polythene bag method this year. A single potato in each PB40 bag, topped up every few days as the shoots grew, and then occasionally watered but mostly just neglected in a corner.
Today I decided the first bag looked ready: the tops were brown, either because they were dying down (ready) or neglected. Only way to know for sure is to empty the bag... and look! I made potatoes! These are Jersey Benne, an early variety which are to-die-for with a little butter.
Looking forward to getting into the remaining 5 bags over the coming weeks, when the later varieties are ready (the rest are Maori heirloom varieties). Will keep you up-to-date.
I opted for the low-maintenance (read "no dig") polythene bag method this year. A single potato in each PB40 bag, topped up every few days as the shoots grew, and then occasionally watered but mostly just neglected in a corner.
Today I decided the first bag looked ready: the tops were brown, either because they were dying down (ready) or neglected. Only way to know for sure is to empty the bag... and look! I made potatoes! These are Jersey Benne, an early variety which are to-die-for with a little butter.
Looking forward to getting into the remaining 5 bags over the coming weeks, when the later varieties are ready (the rest are Maori heirloom varieties). Will keep you up-to-date.
Mmmm Mmmm. New spuds, steamed and drizzled in butter. Now that's what I call a feed!
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