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26 Nov 18, Graham Bower (Australia - temperate climate)

Most unusual to get frosts this late or this severe here. What I am getting at is the fact that nature has given me a reduction in top growth and a consequent terrific crop. Later crops have good but not excessive top growth, quite normal, in similar conditions and soil prep. Unsure about crop as yet.

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28 Nov 18, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Yes I know what you are saying - nature works in a funny way a lot of the time. I use to think produce a good big plant and it will produce a great crop - doesn't work that way though. A balance between the right season, sunlight, nutrient, water etc. You probable had good nutrient which made up for the lack of leaf.

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05 Nov 18, Rod (Australia - temperate climate)

I've planted spuds 16-18 weeks ago and have checked them only to find they are soft. What causes this?

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10 Nov 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Are they soft - rotten or just softish?

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06 Nov 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Sorry can't help you - try planting late April early May next year.

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26 Oct 18, Tony (Australia - temperate climate)

Thank you Steve and Mike. Your comments much appreciated.

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17 Oct 18, Tony (Australia - temperate climate)

As an expat Pom 52 years in South Australia, the only thing I still miss is is traditional "new" potatoes, with thin papery skins that can be removed with a fingernail.. They had a wonderful texture and tasted sensational. Only available in March/April, an annual treat. My question is, is threr a variety available here with these qualities and when would they be planted?

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20 Oct 18, Steve (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi Tony, Sadly no, there used to be a supplier in SA but I can not find any trace of them now. A couple of things to mention: Kipfler and Pink Fir Apple can be quite similar if grown quickly, secondly the traditional Jersey New and Jersey Mids were certainly grown with massive amounts of fertilizers so I am not sure if that sort of thing is acceptable these days even if they still grow them in Jersey. Cheers from another old Pom

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17 Oct 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I'd suggest you try and find the name of the potato you liked. Then look up potato varieties on the internet. I think most potatoes fresh out of the ground have a thin skin. If you are temperate climate plant Sept Oct and harvest 15-20 weeks later. Try seed selling companies.

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07 Oct 18, bennet (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

I want to start potato farming , where can i buy seeds?

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