tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post5027897513974413156..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: Let's Talk About SpudsJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-8363296762462606172016-02-02T20:12:18.708+00:002016-02-02T20:12:18.708+00:00They definitely do. I've found varieties which...They definitely do. I've found varieties which we all enjoy so they're regulars to grow now.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-80373642383308446682016-02-02T18:30:58.198+00:002016-02-02T18:30:58.198+00:00Good for you for getting them early, Jo. I might t...Good for you for getting them early, Jo. I might try some potatoes in containers this year. Homegrown certainly taste so much better, don't they. xxAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007583111181817717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-82934345013796432092016-01-27T07:27:17.248+00:002016-01-27T07:27:17.248+00:00I think it's something which anyone can do, an...I think it's something which anyone can do, and it's lots of fun when it comes to harvesting and eating them.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-71203189885107527132016-01-26T20:46:40.190+00:002016-01-26T20:46:40.190+00:00You are getting organised. We grew some in pots a ...You are getting organised. We grew some in pots a couple of times. If I can do it and I've got no gardening ability then they must be easy to do. <br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-22876573261582055452016-01-26T10:50:06.219+00:002016-01-26T10:50:06.219+00:00Potatoes are one of my favourite things to grow, t...Potatoes are one of my favourite things to grow, there's so many varities that it's fun trying them all to find the ones you like.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-76592415899528199252016-01-26T10:48:40.711+00:002016-01-26T10:48:40.711+00:00I'm a bit early really but I didn't want t...I'm a bit early really but I didn't want to risk the ones I want selling out. I've had problems in the past finding Anya so I was pleased to see that Wilkinsons have started selling them.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-53150378595116086612016-01-26T01:58:03.543+00:002016-01-26T01:58:03.543+00:00I've never even thought about growing those. W...I've never even thought about growing those. We certainly eat enough of them to justify it!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-71373992125624056562016-01-26T01:19:08.204+00:002016-01-26T01:19:08.204+00:00Glad to hear you already have your taters! I agree...Glad to hear you already have your taters! I agree, you can't beat the taste of a freshly picked spud....boiled and lashed with butter! Yum!xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-28227172262288778642016-01-25T21:08:40.707+00:002016-01-25T21:08:40.707+00:00Potatoes are fun to grow, especially in containers...Potatoes are fun to grow, especially in containers when you tip them up to find out how they've done, it's like searching for treasure. I envy your tomatoes, it will be a while before we've got home grown ones ready to eat but it won't be long until we're sowing the seeds now.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-71367762818939847612016-01-25T21:06:18.405+00:002016-01-25T21:06:18.405+00:00I couldn't just stop growing my own, even with...I couldn't just stop growing my own, even with little space there are still things you can grow. My potatoes were brilliant last year, I wish I knew why so that I could replicate it this year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-49005821677593968532016-01-25T21:03:32.254+00:002016-01-25T21:03:32.254+00:00You're right. I always grow enough so that I c...You're right. I always grow enough so that I can share them with my mum and dad, they love them too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-1836544971355009282016-01-25T20:33:22.023+00:002016-01-25T20:33:22.023+00:00I've never grown potatoes, but there were some...I've never grown potatoes, but there were some in this garden (only thing in the veg beds) and they were OK, but I'll admit to our blueberries tasting much better than store bought and tomatoes, which are now starting to ripen. Have fun and take care.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-62871509438223166802016-01-25T20:22:00.934+00:002016-01-25T20:22:00.934+00:00Glad to hear you're still going to keep growin...Glad to hear you're still going to keep growing Jo, I think once you've grown something yourself you would really miss it if you just stopped!!<br />I had a really good crop of new potatoes last year..one of the few things that were early enough for me to do something about....never did get the king edward's out the ground though...will be hopefully finding out in a few weeks whether they actually did anything!!Tanya.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-29786451123603134482016-01-25T19:57:36.903+00:002016-01-25T19:57:36.903+00:00You can't beat homegrown potatoes!!You can't beat homegrown potatoes!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-65072739907206166802016-01-25T19:12:58.945+00:002016-01-25T19:12:58.945+00:00Potatoes are great grown in containers, they come ...Potatoes are great grown in containers, they come out so clean. The only thing you need to remember is to water them well, especially in dry climates. It would be a great project for your kids, it's so exciting tipping out the container to see what's grown.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-88122959062581099302016-01-25T17:39:07.806+00:002016-01-25T17:39:07.806+00:00I didn't know you could grow potatoes in conta...I didn't know you could grow potatoes in containers. That could actually work for me where I live. I love the idea of buying a mixed assortment of potatoes and you have so many varieties I don't think I've even heard of. I love potatoes and could eat them every day, in any kind of preparation!Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-33685876201912038322016-01-25T12:04:26.161+00:002016-01-25T12:04:26.161+00:00I'm waiting eagerly for that first harvest, a ...I'm waiting eagerly for that first harvest, a highlight of the growing year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-66482351312695866732016-01-25T12:00:28.381+00:002016-01-25T12:00:28.381+00:00I grew my potatoes in containers even when I had t...I grew my potatoes in containers even when I had the allotment as they come out so clean and pest free. It's always exciting too, tipping out the pot and seeing what's grown. Definitely try it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-81033219892122005412016-01-25T11:58:48.616+00:002016-01-25T11:58:48.616+00:00I'd never thought to grow them in pots, might ...I'd never thought to grow them in pots, might have give it a go!HazelxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438389465030714608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-26359341274769364702016-01-25T10:07:24.641+00:002016-01-25T10:07:24.641+00:00I think potatoes are like tomatoes, so many differ...I think potatoes are like tomatoes, so many different varieties to try. I've found two I'm very happy with so I've decided to stick to these this year. Growing in containers is great for us too, they always come out clean and blemish free growing this way too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-77494368142910086382016-01-25T09:56:41.939+00:002016-01-25T09:56:41.939+00:00We used to grow a lot of potatoes when we shared a...We used to grow a lot of potatoes when we shared an allotment with our daughter. Growing in containers is the best way for us now. My husband has his favourite, which is Desiree. Buying loose is a good idea especially if you just want a small quantity. All the best. I hope you get a good crop as there's nothing better than new potatoes as well as growing and harvesting as and when. Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-11830024237653473262016-01-25T09:31:53.165+00:002016-01-25T09:31:53.165+00:00It's a shame you can't buy your seed potat...It's a shame you can't buy your seed potatoes loose, it's such a good way to give different varieties a try. I used to buy my potatoes from the allotment shop and they were cheaper still. I'm really interested by moon planting but I doubt I'd be organised enough to follow it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-86742508774013854042016-01-25T09:29:36.695+00:002016-01-25T09:29:36.695+00:00Mine too. I can't wait until they're ready...Mine too. I can't wait until they're ready to harvest and they aren't even planted yet.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-73888747795498652472016-01-25T09:16:05.141+00:002016-01-25T09:16:05.141+00:00Ooh you are making my mouth water.......Ooh you are making my mouth water.......sustainablemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099701194160334671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-17508139130023342602016-01-25T01:01:08.177+00:002016-01-25T01:01:08.177+00:00We have just bought our seed potatoes as well Jo, ...We have just bought our seed potatoes as well Jo, four different types, I do so wish we could buy them loose to try different types. Yours are roughly half the price that we have to pay here. We also normally plant on Good Friday but as I was given a moon planting book this Xmas I will see what it says.Renovation in Galiciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12134753603087085719noreply@blogger.com