{"product_id":"zoars-ark-autumn-planting-seed-potato-nicola-6-tubers","title":"Zoar's Ark Autumn Planting Seed Potato - Nicola 6 Tubers","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelect a patch of ground, ideally keeping to a minimum 4 year rotation. This is not\u003cbr\u003ealways possible in the vegetable plot as space is very limited. Some gardeners have\u003cbr\u003eachieved success in planting a second crop after the removal of the first crop of Earlies.\u003cbr\u003e- Broadcast a potato fertiliser, according to manufactures instructions, over the\u003cbr\u003eforked ground.\u003cbr\u003e- Plant in rows 25-30 inches apart with 12-18 inches along the rows between the\u003cbr\u003epotatoes.\u003cbr\u003e- Dibble in or cover so there are 5 inches of soil above the potato. Water if\u003cbr\u003econditions are dry.\u003cbr\u003eGrowing\u003cbr\u003eAs soon as the plants begin to emerge; start earthing-up by pulling soil over the rows.\u003cbr\u003eThis will keep the weeds at bay, until canopy closure is effective and will ensure the\u003cbr\u003epotatoes are fully covered by soil, as they will go green if not (green potatoes should not\u003cbr\u003ebe eaten).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest\u003cbr\u003eDuring the end of the normal growing season plants are more prone to attack from\u003cbr\u003epests and diseases, in particular blight and slugs. Biological or chemical control may be\u003cbr\u003econsidered.\u003cbr\u003eInto October there is the danger of an early frost so a cloche or fleece will give some\u003cbr\u003eprotection. Cut the haulm just above the ground during October (to limit disease risk and\u003cbr\u003eprevent crop growing too large). Extra earth or straw\/fleece will improve frost protection.\u003cbr\u003eLeave in the ground until required, but ideally no later than early January.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing in Containers\u003cbr\u003eThis is ideal as the plants can be started outside and then moved into the greenhouse\u003cbr\u003ewhen room permits at a time when the average temperatures are dropping. This will\u003cbr\u003eextend the growing season and increase yields.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zoars Ark Pet Superstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49788180824306,"sku":"2569137","price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/4605\/7714\/files\/2569137.jpg?v=1784019591","url":"https:\/\/www.zoarsark.co.uk\/products\/zoars-ark-autumn-planting-seed-potato-nicola-6-tubers","provider":"Zoars Ark Pet Superstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}