Blight resistant potatoes
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Mayo Rank attained: Hazel Tree


Joined: 22 Jun 2013 Posts: 42 Location: Co Mayo
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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 10:09 pm Post subject: Blight resistant potatoes |
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Hi,
This year we planted blight resistant potatoes and they were a great success.
We were wondering if we could take some of these smaller potatoes and let them chit for next year please?
Would they still be blight resistant or would it be best to just buy them from the shops?
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Good guy Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 11 Feb 2013 Posts: 2593 Location: Donegal
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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 8:44 am Post subject: |
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What variety did you use? According to a spud-expert friend of mine, who grows about 50 varieties, mostly heritage, they will be fine. I got my Lord Roeberrys form him and even though a couple of plants got blighted, he tells me they should be ok.
I've put them in a single layer in a shallow box and left them in a cool, frost-free place, in the light, not dark.
I'll check them periodically to make sure they are ok. If any look dodgy, I'll remove them. |
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Mayo Rank attained: Hazel Tree


Joined: 22 Jun 2013 Posts: 42 Location: Co Mayo
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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Goog Guy,
I have totally forgotten which variety the potatoes were!!
Do you think a cold greenhouse will be ok to let them chit?
Thank you for replying |
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Good guy Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, as long as there is no frost. Mine are in a shed. It's dim but not dark. If the frost threatens I'll have to find somewhere cool indoors. |
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The Garden Shop Rank attained: Rowan Tree


Joined: 05 Aug 2011 Posts: 133 Location: Laois
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Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 7:46 am Post subject: |
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Hi Mayo
Good air flow around your seed potatoes is important when storing
Place a thick layer of old newspaper or straw under your potatoes and cut a number of holes in the box for circulation |
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