How to Grow Potatoes A practical gardening guide for great results, with

by Barker, Alex

• ISBN13: 9781844765690
• ISBN10: 1844765695
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-12-16
• Publisher: Southwater

Summary

The different types and best-loved varieties of potato are described and illustrated in this book, from the popular King Edward to the specialist Pink Fir Apple, with information on their history and culinary uses. There is also advice on tools, making compost and preparing the soil for new crops. The section on practical cultivation provides step-by-step instructions for sowing potatoes in rows and containers, chitting and planting, protecting and earthing up and how to harvest and store potatoes. There are suggestions for when and where to plant potatoes, and how to keep plants in top condition by dealing with any pests and diseases.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
Types of Potato	p. 8
First early potatoes	p. 10
Second early potatoes	p. 16
Maincrop potatoes	p. 24
Early maincrop potatoes	p. 27
Late maincrop potatoes	p. 34
Planning and Preparation	p. 38
Types of soil	p. 40
Soil conditioners	p. 42
Making compost	p. 44
Fertilizers	p. 46
Digging the soil	p. 47
Garden tools	p. 48
Cultivating Potatoes	p. 50
Chitting and planting	p. 52
Growing in rows	p. 54
Growing in containers	p. 55
Harvesting and storing	p. 56
Common problems	p. 58
Pests and diseases	p. 60
Growing potatoes organically	p. 62
Index	p. 64
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