Garden News (UK)

CHIT POTATOES

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Seed potatoes are prepared for planting by chi ing (sprouting) the tubers. This produces stout shoots which grow quickly once planted. Because shoots are short jointed it helps produce lots of sideshoots below soil level, ensuring a heavy crop. Always buy certified seed potatoes and chit them on the windowsill or other light, frost-free place. Put them egg boxes with the rose end uppermost (the end furthest from the stem with the most eyes). They should be ready to plant in within six weeks, when shoots are 2.5cm (1in) long.

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