Free Seed Potatoes

irishjohn

Hunter variety free from Fothergills is what I have planted - wondering if anyone has harvested these

heavysnow

irishjohn wrote: »

Hunter variety free from Fothergills is what I have planted - wondering if anyone has harvested these

Yes these are the ones I was talking about in the last post although I just noticed that this thread refers to a different offer! My experiences posted previously are with the Hunter variety from Fothergills :j
Just checked the rest of the first compost bag and managed to harvest a total of 3lb of potatoes from 2 seed potatoes. 3 bags to go still!!

Emuchops

Hunters from Fothergills are what I planted too-in containers. Initially loads of healthy green foliage-its dying back now but there are lots of potato's in really good condition. Im just leaving them "in situ" and harvesting as required.

NB-I find that they are not as tasty as other varieties, but still nice-what does everyone else think?

Lotus-eater

I grew the free Hunter seeds in a bed and I dug a couple of plants up last week, there were some huge potatoes in there, like large baking size and not just one or two, but loads.
I can't remember what they said they could be used for, but they've been pretty good as boiled new.
Can't be bothered to weigh them, but I'm sure it's the most I've ever grown from a single plant.
No slug damage either, which is always a problem here.

irishjohn

I guess its time to dig some up then - no point in waiting any longer for flowers - lots of greenery flopping over so lets see whats under the compost!!

Lotus-eater

Have you done it yet! Come on man....


I did have a look to see how they advise using them, but can't find any details about it, anybody remember?

heavysnow

Lotus-eater wrote: »

Have you done it yet! Come on man....


I did have a look to see how they advise using them, but can't find any details about it, anybody remember?

I googled the potato before and came up with this site: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/potpom/var/hunter/huntere.shtml

It says the Hunter potato is "excellent for boiling and baking, not acceptable for chipping and french frying." However, I have mashed, roasted and tonight I made chips from the potatoes and they taste great any way they are cooked IMO :j

irishjohn

Lotus-eater wrote: »

Have you done it yet! Come on man....


I did have a look to see how they advise using them, but can't find any details about it, anybody remember?

Sorry - it was p***ing down with rain last night and I am a fair weather gardener!!

Hope it dries up tonight and I will be tipping up one of the boxes i have grown them in

irishjohn

One plant harvested last night - one reasonable sized new potato - lots of little nodules on the roots which should be potatoes - I guess i need to leave them another month - and feed them!!