Grown and dispatched directly from our farm*
Step-by-step guides on how to chit, plant and grow potatoes
Scab is permitted in low levels in UK in Seed Potatoes as it does not pass to soil or the new tubers. This experiment shows planting seed potatoes with scab is perfectly safe.
Chitting is waking the seed potato up after winter dormancy ready to grow. But is it necessary? We think that it is a good idea to save a few weeks. Chits Away!
Scab is tricky – common scab can be caused by not enough water – in particular just after the tubers are formed; and powdery scab is generally only a problem if the ground is too wet
Fantastic video from The Young Grower showing how to plant potatoes in buckets. He is so right to grow varieties that you can’t easily buy in shops.
Plant potatoes with kids in Easter Holidays for an enjoyable activity that kids of all ages 3-103 can get involved with! The act of burying the potatoes and then digging for treasure a few months later is always exciting.
Potato House. Home of Quality Seed Potatoes.
Grown and dispatched directly from our farm*
*Each year, a few varieties are sourced from other local growers to complete our range. This is noted on a tab on the variety page.
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