Growing potatoes in my basket

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by mnw1let, Jul 22, 2008.

  1. mnw1let

    mnw1let Apprentice Gardener

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    Hello everyone,
    Just want to ask anyone about sprouting potatoes. I have left some new potatoes in the garage and forgotten all about them. When I opened the garage I saw this potatoes with
    long leggy stems. Are this alright to plant outside.
     
  2. daitheplant

    daitheplant Total Gardener

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    There`s only one sure way to find out.:D:thumb:
     
  3. clueless1

    clueless1 member... yep, that's what I am:)

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    I've grown a few tatties over the years. They are the easiest things in the world. Stick them in the ground in nice fertile soil and off they go. It's a bit late now I reckon but if it was me, I'd still give it a shot rather than leaving them to rot. You might get a few off before autumn kicks in. Even if you don't, you wont have lost anything.
     
  4. mnw1let

    mnw1let Apprentice Gardener

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    Thanks Dave and Clueless (you are not at all clueless)
    I might as well dig it in the soil and see what happens
     
  5. Tim D

    Tim D Gardener

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    If you are lucky, planting them now you might by able to harvest some new tatties just in time for christmas. :)
     
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