Potatoes, rich in nutrients

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Often given bad press due to its association with the humble chip or french fry, potatoes are a fantastic source of vitamins and nutrients.Potatoes are a staple food in the UK, with hundreds of varieties available to the gardener throughout the year.The recipe uses are a varied as the … [Read more...]



Potato grow kits and bags

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Potato grow sacks are ideal if you have limited space in the garden and don't want to take on an allotment, or if you simply want to grow a few spuds for fun.Specially designed polyproylene bags are;Lightweight, making them easy to move around the garden or patio to get the most of the … [Read more...]



Patio Potatoes

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Let the Potato haulms die back before harvesting

One of our readers experimented this year by growing potatoes in a tub on the patio.  At the end of August, after the stalks had died back, he emptied out about 8Kg of tubers.Earlier in the year, four seed potatoes were planted at the base of a 20 litre potGradually adding compost … [Read more...]



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