time for potatoes yet?

[thistle]

I have read that potatoes should be planted early,but just how early does that mean?The Garden is in great shape and ready to go,as am I can't wait to get my hands in the Dirt.

[kelly_m]

I think potatoes will be fine for you! By the time they sprout, frost will be done....and besides...they are root veggies!

[davefrombc]

You should be safe planting potatoes now .Late frosts may nip early sprouts , but potatoes are pretty hardy. Small potatoes and pieces missed in gardens in the north/central part of BC where it can hit -40 and deep snow survive the winter to volunteer when the white crap is gone and the ground thaws out..

[thistle]

Thanks Dave,that news has made me very happy. I have been itching to get started,unfortunately I believe we have rain headed our way so I may have to wait a few days yet.

[DonnaZn2SK]

Have you been able to buy seed potatoes? I checked at my local seeds store and they won't be in for another couple of weeks.

[Heidi S]

Just poked my spade into the veggie beds again - about 5 inches down and I hit ice. So No spuds going anywhere yet.

I bought a kilo of fingerling seeders at the Seedy Saturday in February, and have them sitting in the basement keeping cool. I guess I could bring them up and chit them now. I grow mine in large pots as I have had scab in the veggie beds, but the pots still are frozen solid to the ground. Once I can break them free I will move them into full sun to melt them completely.

I really need to get a soil testing kit and check on my NPK levels this year and I think I will need to use some micro-nutrients in addition.

[thistle]

Have you been able to buy seed potatoes? I checked at my local seeds store and they won't be in for another couple of weeks.

I have had my Seed Potatoes for a couple of Weeks now, I got them at our local T.S.C. Store in Stratford.The are sprouting like crazy now.The Ground in in great shape and I am hoping to get them in the Ground thus Weekend.

[thistle]

Have you been able to buy seed potatoes? I checked at my local seeds store and they won't be in for another couple of weeks.

I have had my Seed Potatoes for a couple of Weeks now, I got them at our local T.S.C. Store in Stratford.The are sprouting like crazy now.The Ground in in great shape and I am hoping to get them in the Ground this Weekend.