which spuds next and when?

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    scenario ....swifts have gone in and seem to be doing fine , a. when will i harvest them , but inbetween that harvest can i put some more in so i can yield spuds for a long period , i am fairlly new to this i have heard about ealries and all that but dont know the names and times thet should be planted.
     
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    Yes it's time to plant maincrop now. These take a while longer to mature (harvest Aug/Sept) but you get a bigger yield and they will store over the winter.
     
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    Could you name a few spuds to plant please I am a complete novice at this , but I am taking all the advice in , cheers for any info
     
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      Cara - All rounder, blight resistant too, Desiree for Mash, Maris Piper or Markies for chips or good ol King Edwards for the best roasties !
       
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        cheers vince thats helped me out loads , off to the garden center for me it is
         
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