Potato worries :-(

[spud57]

Hi there - I put a load of potatoes (International Kidney) into pots on my patio about 3 weeks ago. They had shoots about 1 cm long on them and I covered the tops of the pots with fleece. Up to now there is still no sign of anything..... I am beginning to think that they are all rotted and dead How long should this take? I know that it has been cold and wet but pretty mild for the last week now with some sun and still nothing.... please help!

[piskieinboots]

you may have the same problem as me - IGS - Impatient Gardener Syndrome

[heebiejeebie]

Last year my Desiree and Anya tatties took 3 weeks before any sign of shoots appeared above ground. They were well chitted too and planted at the start of April.

I wouldn't worry yet!

[jacob marley]

Have a fertle down and see if the shoots are any bigger you might have a surprise jacob

[lainey lou]

I had a fertle yesterday and got a nice suprise! Hurray!

[Nicos]

Oh- at last!!!!...

The fertling season has begun!!!!

YEY!!!!!!