Late Earlies Or Early Main Crop
Written by: adekun on 22 April, 2007 6:26 am - Filed under: blog
Over the past few days it has been mushiatsui – hot and humid. It is funny to read about those in the States and their snow, when it is already in the early twenties here. Without a firm potato planting regime established, today was chosen for the first set.
The spuds were bought towards the end of February and have been quietly waiting in the garage, whilst their entry time was pondered. Most are heading back, but sixteen got planted in the beds prepared this morning. One of several topics concerning the garden, I would like to give further thought to, is the differing varieties.
Improving on last years notes, of red or white, I can offer a little more on the day’s sowings.
- 十勝こがね (tokachikogane) - Hokkaido’s second most tasty potato, which is yellow and good for frying.
- だんしゃく (danshaku) - A very popular, white all rounder.
With a bit of luck these shall be ready upon our return from overseas.
Hedgewizard
22 April, 2007 #
Aerial photograph of plot! I would kill for one of those! It’s… so… handy!
Sally
23 April, 2007 #
Interesting to see potatoes are being planted in Japan. We have had a hot dry spell in England, so potato planting has gone well. Our early potatoes are under plastic, but about 8 inches high now.
Look forward to following your blog as the season progresses
Sally from Yorkshire in the UK
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Adekun
28 April, 2007 #
They are popular here, but not as cheap. Large ones for baking are hard to come by and top dollar (no luck getting the seed variety). Although they take up quite a bit of space, I would like to get two or three harvests and year. Spuds are fulfilling in lots of ways. Photos too.