Back dated entry. Planted under straw.
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Bdapy2's Potato 'Nicola' Care Instructions
Ensure a rough distance of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) when sowing directly.
Potato 'Nicola' normally tends to reach to a mature height of 1.20 metres [imperial: 3.90 feet] so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden is in don't know light: Potato 'Nicola' enjoys a partial sun position, so make adjustments where necessary.
Remember to water moderately.
Ensure your soil has a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 as Potato 'Nicola' is a acidic soil loving plant.
Keep an eye out for these common Potato problems: Early Blight.
More information about Potato 'Nicola' is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Potato 'Nicola' Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Harvest Tally
Milestones
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15 Mar 2012
Harvesting day 140
Last of potato patch harvested this morning!
1.0 x basket 3.0 kg
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14 Mar 2012
Harvesting day 139
I’ve packed these into a carton, with paper between layers – will store in GHQ, till needed
1.0 x trug
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12 Mar 2012
Harvesting day 137
Traded with our neighbour – basket of potatoes for a basket of tomatoes
1.0 x basket
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09 Mar 2012
Harvesting day 134
After the coolest summer for 40 yrs, no days above 30C & lots of rain, I am surprised how well these have grown.
1.0 x trug
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02 Mar 2012
Harvesting day 127
20.0 x item
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29 Feb 2012
Harvesting day 125
6.0 x item
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28 Feb 2012
Harvesting day 124
These have been ‘bandicooted’ from under the straw, the plant has been left intact.
12.0 x item
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27 Oct 2011
Sown day 0
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