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Whilst having an 'impatient' furtle in my spud tubs I came across a piece of plant which had sheared right off and fallen to the surface of the compost - despite staking early on.
I went to pull it out to find that this small 6-8" piece of greenery had attempted to root itself and indeed had produce 2 weeny, pea-sized tubers.
It occurs to me that when we lose top growth due to high winds etc it may be worth plunging a few bits back into the earth and you may get a few bonus spuds - provided its not too late in the season.
Anyone else had experience of this and/or care to share results if any?
I went to pull it out to find that this small 6-8" piece of greenery had attempted to root itself and indeed had produce 2 weeny, pea-sized tubers.
It occurs to me that when we lose top growth due to high winds etc it may be worth plunging a few bits back into the earth and you may get a few bonus spuds - provided its not too late in the season.
Anyone else had experience of this and/or care to share results if any?
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