tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post1601983850622183903..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: Potatoes For ChristmasJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-2481840227377793582010-09-28T14:06:54.485+01:002010-09-28T14:06:54.485+01:00It is nice to see things still springing to life w...It is nice to see things still springing to life when many other things are on their last legs, Linda. I'm looking forward to emptying the containers on Christmas Eve.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-33895015865719306742010-09-28T09:41:14.583+01:002010-09-28T09:41:14.583+01:00Great idea with the potatoes. It's refreshing...Great idea with the potatoes. It's refreshing to see something so vibrantly green at this time of year.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269887100694066103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-58204893034156606882010-09-27T11:07:19.153+01:002010-09-27T11:07:19.153+01:00I have to watch the temperature very carefully, Vr...I have to watch the temperature very carefully, Vrtlarica, as I don't want the potatoes to get frosted. I make sure that they're covered in plenty of fleece for additional protection. They're definitely worth the effort though to have freshly harvested potatoes with Christmas dinner.<br /><br />My tomatoes are still ripening on the plants, Green Lane Allotments. I'd much rather them ripen there than on the window sill.<br /><br />I wonder if your allotment neighbour allowed you to try any Tangella tomatoes, Tanya, they're delicious. My potatoes have been growing for a few weeks already, but you could still plant some up and give it a try.<br /><br />We'll still have roasties with our Christmas dinner too, Damo. I think there'd be uproar if I did away with those. It's nice to have some new potatoes on the plate as well though.<br /><br />It's a good idea to save some good sized potatoes to have in their jackets on Boxing Day, Flighty. My tomatoes are still ripening on the vine so they'll stay there until they won't ripen any more.<br /><br />My potato containers go in the greenhouse, Jeanne, but I'm sure they'll be fine outside providing they're given some extra protection. It's a case of not letting any frost get to them. We've had mixed weather too over the last few days, everything from sunshine to wind and rain.<br /><br />It never crossed my mind to keep some mint going, Anna. Thanks for the tip, I'll make sure I've got some to add to the potatoes. I didn't get any digging done over the weekend, I really need to pull my finger out.<br /><br />My greenhouse is only small, ~fer, 6 foot by 4 foot but it's amazing how much use it gets. I'd like a larger one but this will have to do for now.<br /><br />We grew some potatoes for Christmas last year too, Amy. They were delicious and well worth the effort.<br /><br />It's hard to know what each day will bring weather wise at the moment, Freerangegirl. It's very damp and drab today, but it wasn't so bad over the weekend. I'd definitely have a go at growing potatoes for Christmas, we really enjoyed them with our Christmas dinner last year.<br /><br />You'd be very welcome to pop in for Christmas dinner, Pam. It's a shame you'd have to hop on a plane to do so. I'm hoping to get some digging done this week, I need to get going with it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-33743134916874608292010-09-26T20:52:29.786+01:002010-09-26T20:52:29.786+01:00Hi, Jo, I remember you had fresh potatoes for Chri...Hi, Jo, I remember you had fresh potatoes for Christmas last year. I don't think I can do that here because the temps get far too low. I'll just have to come to your house for Christmas dinner. (Only joking!) Good luck with all your digging. Pam xPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-46182094303322624952010-09-26T20:40:02.211+01:002010-09-26T20:40:02.211+01:00What a great idea Jo - im bookmarking this to remi...What a great idea Jo - im bookmarking this to remind my self to get some planted up in time next year. Like you weve had the heating cranked up and Ive broken into the log stash and had the fire going - what happened to Autumn, it feels more like winter here!freerangegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535925508133692539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-4709103632133641122010-09-26T14:41:36.050+01:002010-09-26T14:41:36.050+01:00Home grown potatoes for Christmas sounds lovely!Home grown potatoes for Christmas sounds lovely!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02311403423357988448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-72140612325824472652010-09-25T04:33:29.100+01:002010-09-25T04:33:29.100+01:00good luck!
I hope they grow great.
It will be nice...good luck!<br />I hope they grow great.<br />It will be nice to have a green house, I hope I have one someday~ferhttp://www.mygardeninjapan.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-4059091857323277272010-09-24T08:49:06.924+01:002010-09-24T08:49:06.924+01:00Hope that your Christmas potatoes flourish Jo. Hav...Hope that your Christmas potatoes flourish Jo. Have you dug up a clump of mint to go with them on the big day ? I know what you mean about having digging to do before the winter sets in ~ there is no time for rest at the allotment :)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-20397133679528276542010-09-23T15:19:22.353+01:002010-09-23T15:19:22.353+01:00Jo, I always get such inspiration from reading you...Jo, I always get such inspiration from reading your posts. I remember what a success your Christmas potatoes were and I'm resolved to grow some too. I will sow them in containers and cover in fleece - hope that will be sufficient? I've resorted to ripening my tomatoes on the window sill as apart from good old Gardener's Delight the other varieties have resolutely stayed green! <br /><br />It was beautiful here yesterday but hasn't stopped raining today! <br /><br />Jeanne<br />xReading Tea Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16928999793157507134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-29935324975065257362010-09-23T14:17:28.801+01:002010-09-23T14:17:28.801+01:00I don't grow potatoes for Christmas but I do s...I don't grow potatoes for Christmas but I do save a few really decent sized ones to have baked on Boxing Day.<br />I like to leave tomatoes on the vine as long as possible to ripen. Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-50851441416584973602010-09-22T20:43:46.599+01:002010-09-22T20:43:46.599+01:00Good idea Jo although I'm not sure I'd sub...Good idea Jo although I'm not sure I'd substitute for the standard roasted spuds for Christmas lunch. What would I do with the tin of goose fat at the back of the cupboard!Damohttp://www.twochancesvegplot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-587393442917082622010-09-22T19:52:20.803+01:002010-09-22T19:52:20.803+01:00I was thinking about new potatoes for Christmas bu...I was thinking about new potatoes for Christmas but haven't put them in yet...i hope I won't be too late if I get them in over the next couple of weeks...I have just saved some potatoes which I dug from those I already grew. <br /><br />An allotment neighbour of mine grew some Tangella tomatoes...i will ask them where they bought there seed and let you know!!allotments4you.comhttp://www.allotments4you.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-31403457854936988382010-09-22T17:31:33.976+01:002010-09-22T17:31:33.976+01:00We haven't taken off our green tomatoes yet ei...We haven't taken off our green tomatoes yet either.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-13518553135738184252010-09-22T13:45:04.579+01:002010-09-22T13:45:04.579+01:00I will try to remember this post and plant some po...I will try to remember this post and plant some potatoes for Christmas harvest next year. It's a great idea. Do you get temperatures below freezing in the greenhouse while growing potatoes there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com