Spuds for Christmas

One of the easiest crops for a small garden or balcony is the humble spud. Seed potatoes such as ‘Nicola’ or ‘Gemson’ are available in July/early August to plant immediately in the ground or in sacks. When frosts threaten, cover with fleece or bring containers under cover on cold nights. Cropping starts in autumn and don’t forget to leave a few to enjoy on Christmas Day! Available from marshalls-seeds.co.uk and suttons.co.uk.