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Hi all, I have just watched this weeks edition of the big dig and one of the guys there had some sarpo pots and he said he was going keep some for planting next year. I also planted sarpo's this year and would like to know how to store some for planting next year, as this is my first year for growing veggies i really would appreciate some advise on this, is it worth doing it this way or would i be better of just getting some new seed pots next season.
thanks Mark

Hi Mark, Glad you watched the big dig (i did to).
I would'nt recomend storing potatoes as disease can be passed on in the potatoes.
I would just spend the extra few £s, but if you did want to do this leave this years potatoes to die down and then dig the potatoes up, store them in a brown bag and plant again when its time
Adam

Hi Adam, Thanks for the advise, i think i wil spend the few extra pounds and buy new next year and enjoy eating the fruits of my labour.
Cheers Mark

Hi there. What does everyone recommend regarding next year, when buying seed potatoes - do you buy every type you need in one go and then store them? or do you buy certain varieties at certain times throughout the season? thankx dexterdog

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This is something that I have wondered as well so will be interested in the answer. Have not as yet dug any pots as I was given a load of new pots a little while ago! Only being one, takes a little while to get through them!

It looks to me like we need a guide on potatoes next, i will get writing and will post a link to it on my site when done
*gets started*
Adam

Hi Adam - that sounds good to me! Look forward to reading your advice. dexterdog

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Hi, I have just finished the guide that you wanted
Click here to read
Hope it helps
Adam

That was quick Adam! Many thanks - useful info in a format I can understand! Looking forward to having a proper look around your website later today. Thanks! Dexterdog

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Ohh its ok Deterdog
I am writing on on compst as we speak, I am sarting with basic ones.
If their is anymore that you want just say the word and i will get writing
Adam

Your guides are great - have moved them onto my daughter as she is just starting out and needs all the help she can get! Keep up the good work SFS

Squirrel, i am glad you like them !! I am just uploading another now.
We now have 4
Tomatoes, Potatoes, Compost and Seed Swaping
Give me 10 minutes and it will be on the site
Thanks
Adam

Can anyone give me advice about suitable potatoes to grpw in a dustbin in the greenhouse to harvest very early nexy year. One of the guys on my allotment had done this and he had a great crop before our earlies were ready.
Also, is it too late to plant a few pots for Christmas. If not - which variety should I be lookingn out for?

Hi Marthasnan - have a look at the following thread: on the plot, vegging out, container potato yield now and xmas ones? this has got lots of very useful advice. dexterdog

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Hi Adam
Super website - and the guides are extremely useful - especially for someone like me who is learning as I go along. Wish you every success for the future! dexterdog

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