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AnneandMike



Joined: 21 Jun 2006
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 16, 07 7:53 pm    Post subject: First spuds Reply with quote
    

Planted my first potatoes last Sunday - variety Rocket - couldn't resist them when I went into Wilkos for the bogof 39p seeds.

I've put then in a large pot and into the propogator in the greenhouse. This has got a double glazed top and I have wrapped foil covered fibre glass insulation around the sides. I am hoping the 11 Watt propogator tray in it will be enough to keep it frost free next week when winter finally arrives.

cab



Joined: 01 Nov 2004
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 07 9:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Okay is rocket. Its got a short 'window of opportunity' when its got a lovely new potato taste, but even after that its still pleasant. Really prolific, I found, and very bushy.

2steps



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
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Location: Surrey
PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 07 9:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

ohhh may have to get some too

cab



Joined: 01 Nov 2004
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 07 9:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

There are better first earlies, but of the ones I've tried I think rocket gave me the biggest yields.

Dunc



Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 134
Location: Lancashire
PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 07 9:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I gew Scottish Rocket the other year - great returns and very tasty. I think rocket are supposed to be a bit more resistant to blight as well - don't know if it's true or not.

cab



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 07 9:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Its rare you see late blight on a first early.

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