Comments on: Harvesting Anya Potatoes etc

By: John

John — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:42:25 +0000

Generally when the flowers are in bloom on the plants – read up more on potatoes here: http://www.allotment.org.uk/vegetable/potato/

By: ronald potts

ronald potts — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:10:07 +0000

when do i know wen my potatoes are ready thanks ronnie

By: tony

tony — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 06:09:01 +0000

hello, same question as david about anya potatoes. mine are about 2 feet tall and are looking decidedly tatty now but no flowers. are they ready to be pulled?

By: david

david — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:28:47 +0000

hi have planted anya for the first time
they have grown well but do they have flowers?
if not when are they ready to harvest?
regards david

By: John

John — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:56:35 +0000

No real idea Ron – sure it wasn’t blight?

By: Ron

Ron — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:31:21 +0000

I have grown anya potatoes this year, for the first time. Most of them had pink colouring inside, which stemend from pock marks on the skin. there was also a distinct earthy odour when peeling. I don’t know if they’re fit to eat, but have decided to dispose of them. Any ideas on what may have gone wrong?
Ron

By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:04:20 +0000

CARROTS !! CARROTS !!DONT TALK TO ME ABOUT CARROTS.. i DONT KNOW WHY BUT MY ALLOTMENT WILL NOT GROW’EM. Out of 1 row I’ve got 10 AND THE OTHER ROW AINT MUCH BETTER!!!I didn’t have any luck last year either, Blitherin carrots, I love em AND I ALSO B******** HATE’EM !!
From now till next spring, I will research the problem and I think by then, I should be able to get an ‘ology’ !!!

By: John

John — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:29:24 +0000

Valerie – barrels are about 2’6″ high and filled with the municipal green waste compost with seeds sown over and sharp sand (the stuff they use for concrete) scattered over the top to hold the seeds in place.
Replace every couple of years but a good dose of Fish, Blood & Bone before sowing.

Jill – the Anya were pretty undamaged by slugs and Sarpo Mira seem too tough for them as well. I grew International Kidney a few years back. Wasn’t too impressed. I think they prefer the Jersey soil and climate to give of their best.

By: Jill

Jill — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:37:20 +0000

Have just harvested my anya potatoes, good amount. Will grow again next year. Unfortunately the slugs got alot of my marfona spuds and king edwards are small. Will try Sarpo blight resistant ones next year as had to get them up early due to blight.

Has anyone tried international kidney?

By: Valerie

Valerie — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:12:49 +0000

Help! How can I grow carrots successfully. Our allotment is heavy clay. How do you grow them in barrels? What mixture of soil, compost, sand ect., do you use? Do you replace it each year? How deep are the barrels?
Thanks
Valerie
PS our cabbages are doing well under an environmesh tent, only pest to get at them are the slugs!