Potatoes

Spuds can be grown in containers, but watch your mix. “Often commercial potting mixes have too much nitrogen for good production – lots of top growth but few spuds. Add extra phosphate and mix the potting mix with sand or garden soil.” Michael Self, Inglewood I do trench composting, and potatoes grow all year round from the peelings I throw in! No fuss, no attention. I also grew a good crop of pumpkins last season from the seeds that were tossed into the trench. Trish Lambert, Hawke’s Bay Put seaweed and comfrey at the bottom of the trench or hole when planting your potatoes and they will provide good fertiliser as they break down. Michael Bonna, Invercargill