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    Just thought it'd be interesting to see photos of your potato flowers.
    Poor things seem to be ignored- and they are actually quite pretty - and each variety is slightly different

    I found this link and it made me think about how the poor things are only noticed then they die off.

    Résultats Google Recherche d'images correspondant à http://web.ukonline.co.uk/suttonelms/potato%20flowers/arran-pilot.jpg

    Any one fancy taking some piccies- and sharing the variety??
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  • #2
    Either Hunter or Desiree.
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    • #3
      First flower

      Not really sure what flavor it is, it's one I chit-ted myself from one of many tesco's variety .... more pics to follow as they bloom

      can you tell what it is yet ? LOL
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      • #4
        I've got Rocket and Premiere in as my earlies - no sign of flowers on Premiere as of this morning but premiere is in bloom and very pretty too.
        Funny, I had intended bringing my camera this evening and taking a few snaps too.

        Pipkins - probably Hunter. The link Nicos posted shows Desiree as a pale flower. That's a really striking purple though. I almost grew Hunter too, I might be tempted to put a couple in the ground next year for the blossom alone!

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        • #5
          Desire

          Here a photo of my Desire potatoes last summer in full flower, very pretty.
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          • #6
            Originally posted by BigShot View Post
            no sign of flowers on Premiere as of this morning but premiere is in bloom
            You been on the strong stuff BS?......

            I also have Rocket along with Pentland Javelin. Will post some pics when they flower.
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            • #7
              Not the best picture, but as it was raining I didn't want to go out

              Most of my spuds are flowering - Charlotte, Rocket, Rooster - and even the Maris Pipers are forming flower buds. They all look the same though?

              edit: Can't seem to insert with the [img] vbb code - attached pic instead.
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              • #8
                My rockets
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                • #9
                  I was just admiring mine today too They remind me of aubergines.

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                  • #10
                    Looking great Jax, bet you can't wait to taste them.

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                    • #11
                      Another one for the Album - Epicure (Ayrshires) - 1st earlies..............I searched all over the Flower Mill for this thread.............
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by bramble View Post
                        Looking great Jax, bet you can't wait to taste them.
                        Thankyou, I am. I have had a few already
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                        • #13
                          I'm not that keen on Rocket.. compared to the charlottes I had the other day (had both together) - defo pref the charlottes!

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                          • #14
                            thanks, Ill have to try charlottes. Did I read that they could be used for christmas spuds?
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Bigmallly View Post
                              Another one for the Album - Epicure (Ayrshires) - 1st earlies..............I searched all over the Flower Mill for this thread.............

                              They look like my potatoe flowers.

                              I planted some early ones and cant for the life of me remember what they were. I know (as i am new to potatoe growing) that they were a type i hadnt heard of before.

                              Can you remember what the seed potatoes looked like when you planted them? I think mine had a purplish tint to them.

                              Sorry for sounding dim and i know i will know before too long

                              veggiemama

                              Also is it possible to identify potatoes from their flowers or are a whole lot of them the same?

                              thanks in advance
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