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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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10 Sep 18, Kashmir Singh (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Which is the best month to plant potatoes in upper north island of New Zealand, please ? Also I understand that the seed potato must be sprouted before it goes in the ground. What is the sprouting procedure please? In a cool dark place or any other suggestions you may have for me. Many thanks.

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11 Sep 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

The north tip of NZ is sub-tropical. Not a lot of difference to temperate. The year monthly calendar says when to plant. It best to plant potatoes that are starting to sprout. Go to a nursery or farm produce place and buy from them. Plant in a furrow and fill the furrow in as they grow and then hill the soil up around the plant.

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28 Aug 18, Niresh (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

Which area is ideal for potato cultivation and where i can go for the cultivaton over 50acres of land

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