This year I planted seven or eight tubers, and as we are having friends around for a Waitangi Day barbeque, I thought I would see what was there. Giant La Ratte, easily four times bigger than I have ever seen. Note to self, that bed which is on the south of the house and never sees any winter sun, is a great place to grow potatoes!
It is Waitangi Day, and I have spent some of it in the garden. Everything is late this year, including the heritage potatoes I planted in October or November. I have been growing the "La Ratte" variety for about six years now. It is an heirloom French potato, an early cropper that I have been in the habit of planting in August, to be ready around Christmas. I expect to get delicious waxy potatoes, long, thin and quite small. Similar to the Pink Fir, or the Kipfler which is popular now in Australia.
This year I planted seven or eight tubers, and as we are having friends around for a Waitangi Day barbeque, I thought I would see what was there. Giant La Ratte, easily four times bigger than I have ever seen. Note to self, that bed which is on the south of the house and never sees any winter sun, is a great place to grow potatoes!
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AuthorSteve Mitchell has had a varied and busy career including stints as a carpenter and builder, police constable, air traffic controller, commercial pilot and businessman, almost always more than one thing at the same time. Seeking a simpler life, he came to Bluff, the southernmost town in New Zealand, and for the first five years lived simply and happily in a 115 year old historic home, with half an acre of developing garden and orchard. Now very happily married to the most amazing lady, Steve lives in nearby Invercargill, gardening, photographing and playing music. He still works in the Aerospace Industry, and he is very grateful to his Creator! Categories
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