Horky’s Weekly Gardening Tips.26th January 2012
Growing Potatoes is a long standing tradition in Ireland and in particular here in the west of Ireland
Its time to grow your very own New Potatoes.
- Choose First early Seed potato varieties including the Irish varieties Orla and Colleen which are renowned for their flavour and taste. Irish bred varieties for the Irish palate.Click here to get great offers on our Colleen Seed Potatoes
- Other traditional varieties to consider include the early Sharpes express, Duke of York, Epicures, Accord and Rocket. First early varieties will produce a crop of early potatoes at the end of June.
- British Queen is a second early variety and produces wonderful floury potatoes in mid July. A firm favourite for generations and easy to grow.
- Remember to Sprout the tubers for four weeks in seed trays on a bright but frost free location – window sill – greenhouse – polytunnel or bright garage is ideal.
- Potatoes can also be grown in pots and containers, Use potato planters, add a layer of compost, place four sprouted tubers into the container and cover with a six inch layer of compost, add another four tubers to this second layer of compost and add water – Leave the potato planter in a sheltered patio, greenhouse or polytunnel to grow on.
- Plant out your sprouted potato tubers in early March, Ensure the soil is well prepared by adding plenty of organic compost to the soil before planting. Add potato fertiliser granules when planting and again in mid April to help ensure a strong bumper crop.Click here for our wide range of grow your own products
Farmers in the AEOSM and REPS schemes who are interested in planting broadleaved trees and hedging plants are invited to a special workshop this Saturday and Sunday Jan 28th and 29th at 2pm in Horkans lifestyle & garden centre Turlough castlebar. This event is FREE and a great opportunity to learn how to plant and care for native Irish broadleaved trees and hedging plants.
This Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th Jan 2012, 2pm in Horkans lifestyle & Garden Centre Turlough Castlebar
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