seed potatoes

[RuthG]

I know it's kinda late, but does anyone know where I can get some seed potatoes to plant this year? Preferably soon?

[MKG]

It is a bit late. I'd think, although it's "not the done thing", that your best bet is the supermarket. Just ordinary spuds (not new ones) - select the variety you want and get them planted. As they're (I assume) maincrop, you don't need to chit them before planting.

Mike

[RuthG]

Thanks, I hadnt thought of that.

[chickenchargrill]

Our Wilkos still has lots in, quite a few in the half price bit.

[Odsox]

If you buy some supermarket spuds to grow, I would give them a good wash as they have probably been sprayed with a sprouting inhibitor.
(need more incentive to grow your own, spuds and chlorpropham for dinner ?)

[RuthG]

Thanks, will take a look at Wilkos and then if not, will get some from the farm shop (rather than the supermarket) as they might be less likely to be sprayed.

[RuthG]

Wilkos up here dont have any. BUT, managed to get some Pentland Javelin from a warehouse type place near me, that I have discovered also sells chicken feed - every type imaginable. So when I get my chickens (soon, I hope) I know where to go for feed.