Potatoes in compost trench

Hi.

I did a compost trench this year, intending it for my runner beans. I filled it in about 4 weeks ago. We threw some new potatoes in there that had sprouted in the larder and now I have several potato plants growing. So, two questions. Is it OK to let them keep growing or will they either not grow or disease the soil? And, how long will it take before they are ready to unearth and will I have time to plant my runners there (which are just germinating.)?

Thank you.

Kathy

 

They will grow and they will not disease the soil but i dont think they will do well together as they are both ,gross feeders, i dont think there would not be enough nutrients to support a good crop of both,

somebody more knowledgable may know better :gnthb:

 

You can't plant out your Runners until all fear of frost has faded. Say 1st June.

Spuds growing period depends on the variety, i.e. whether they are First or Second early, or Main crop

Planting-to-Lifting (approx):

First early 13 weeks
Main crop 22 weeks

 

I've forgotten what you said you follow your spuds with John. Is it leeks?

 

Do your Brassicas not mind that the ground isn't firm?

(I'm not being picky, just curious, I rotavated my Brassica patch this spring without thinking :()

 

Thanks all. I've got potatoes planted in tubs and sacks and nowhere else to put the runner beans so I'll have to dig them up - shame really!