Christmas Potatoes

freezspirit

I'm just wondering if its just my area or if theres a general shortage this year of seed potatoes.

I want to grow some Charlottes for Christmas in 2 containers, I can't find a supplier for 8-10 tubers.

My local nurseries have either had no stock in, stock went within the first day as had very little or stock was rejected at delivery for being rotten - cause being blamed on weather conditions.

Closest I've found is 10 Nicola potato seeds for £5 which I think is a bit pricey.

poorly_scammo

I ordered my Charlottes (5) from Ebay, planted them a couple of weeks ago and they're going great guns.

I'll PM you the name of the seller of you want.

jj@8cv

I bought 9 Charlotte potatoes from Dobbies Garden Centre for £2.99 last weekend. Do you have a Dobbies near you?

freezspirit

@ poorly scammo have sent you a private message, thats great if you can send information.

@ [EMAIL="jj@8cv"]jj@8cv[/EMAIL] There was meant to be a Dobbies Garden Centre going to be built close by, Big sign in middle of field saying coming soom but its been like that for atleast 4 years.

Going to see a relative in Cwmbran, Wales tomorrow so might take a detour to a garden centre on the way.

Next closest is about 25mins away so might drive round at the weekend.

palmski

Parkers Garden Centre have loads there is 1 in chepstow somewhere not sure of its trading name though sorry

There are 4 different types sold loose all 25p per seed potato.
seem to be very good condition although only put mine in yesterday

freezspirit

Just got back, of the 2 local garden centres I visited in Cwmbran, 1 had close as it went belly up sometime there year and the other sold out of potatoes in July as thats when your meant to grow for Christmas.

But I've managed to source some on ebay so hopefully will have a good crop for the table.

Farway

If growing in containers I just use Charlotte from Lidl veg counter

Sambucus_Nigra

Farway wrote: »

If growing in containers I just use Charlotte from Lidl veg counter

Those won't break dormancy til after the next winter solstice - the ones in the shops/for sale now will have been held back from earlier in the year. So no good for Christmas potatoes. Which are only going to grow if they are under cover.

floss2

I picked up 3 Red Duke of York & 2 Charlotte seed potatoes yesterday at a local garden centre for 25p each....they had loads, and several other varieties too. These will be just enough for me & DH for Christmas & New Year