Potatoes in a greenhouse

Hi all

Is it possible to grow potatoes (in bags) in a heated greenhouse during Autumn and Winter?

I've noticed suppliers are pushing 'Christmas seed potatoes' at the moment and was thinking of giving it a go.

I will have room for about 3 -4 bags so would be looking to plant successionally throughout August/September.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

 

Not being a spud man myself I ain't gonna be put on the line here but I remember someone telling me years ago how he grew 'pink fir apples' out of season in a cool greenhouse so it should be possible. Getting it right is going to be a bit hit and miss though.
Wish you luck though... got to be worth a try.

 

Many thanks for the link JWK

 

Decided I'll give it a go. Better to have something growing in the greenhouse then have it standing around doing nothing :-)

Unless anyone can suggest anything else to grow in it during the winter?? (My first Autumn/Winter with a greenhouse so you can imagine my enthusiasm for keeping it 'working'

 

Hi LS,

I'm going to go for some Chinese Mustard, green in snow & a few other odds & sods from the Chiltern Seed catalogue,

Vegetable Seeds - Chiltern Seeds secure online shop

Bit of a long read online, the actual catalogue is easier, give them a shout & they'll send you one.

Catalogue Request 2011 Seeds £2.00 from Chiltern Seeds - Chiltern Seeds secure online shop

I'm going to protect some leaf beet too, as that was cropping right upto the snow last year.

 

I am taking a huge gamble tomorrow by planting early potatoes, outside, for an autumn crop.

 

Cheers Ziggy, got it bookmarked.

Good on yer Dai, hope they turn out OK

 

They have 2 chances.:D