Growing Potato

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15 Apr 20 Robin (Australia - temperate climate)
I have some saved potatoes in a box of sand in the bottom of my fridge which have sprouted. surely if they sprout at 4 degrees c. they will grow in our winter months ? Cheers Robin
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15 Apr 20 (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I'm sub-tropical and they grow them from April/May here and in the spring also. You probably don't want frosts.
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17 Apr 20 (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Commercial blokes here plant them in May, in good draining red soil that is above frost line, like on a high area not in low areas.
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15 Apr 20 John Mauger (Australia - temperate climate)
In very cold or wet soil potatoes are likely to rot. Frost will also burn them off. If you have an area where the soil is warmer and is protected from frost you could give them a go if you wish. Better to plant them about 3 weeks before the expected last frost so they will have emerged after the frosts have finished. If they come up early and a frost is expected just cover them with a box, a suitable sized flower pot or a layer of straw for protection.
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