HOW TO USE:
PREPARE | Firstly, we must prepare the area we want the Potatoes to grow. Choose a nice sunny spot in the garden, maybe in garden borders, in front of garden fences, or even in large patio planters. Remove any stones, weeds and debris from the soil. |
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RAKE | Once the soil is free from debris, rake over to break up the clumps and prepare the growing medium for the seeds. Ideally rake the soil to a depth of 2.5 – 4 cm, keeping the excess soil to one side to cover the seeds later. |
OPEN & SOW | You can hold the box on it’s side and tear open the side of the box. Hold the box on an angle, and distribute the contents evenly over the prepared area. |
RAKE OVER | Use the right amount of seed mixture for your chosen area, you do not need to use the entire box if you only have a small area to fill. Once you are happy with the layer of seed mixture over the soil, you can rake over again to ensure the soil has good contact with the seeds. Rake over the excess soil to make sure the seeds are covered with a fine layer of soil. This can be firmed down by shuffling across the area, this will ensure the seeds are buried in the ground to avoid birds eating the seeds. |
WATER | Finally, water the whole area well, ensuring that the ground is moist to touch but not waterlogged. Continue to water regularly, especially on warmer days when the soil can dry out. |
WHAT DO SEEDS NEED TO GROW?
- WATER – water the ground regularly to ensure the seeds or plants do not dry out.
- SUNLIGHT – when choosing a position in the garden, opt for a sunny, sheltered spot when your flowers will thrive.
- WARMTH – seeds will not germinate in cold temperatures, so wait until the weather becomes warmer in late spring to so flower seeds direct outdoors.
HINTS & TIPS:
Although you need to wait until all risk of frost has gone, and the weather has become warmer, you will get the best chance of a great harvest the earlier you sow your seeds.
The later in the season you sow your seeds, then the later your potatoes will emerge.
If you over-crowd an area with seeds, they will fight against each other. If this happens, you can thin out the seedlings to let the others have a chance to grow.
Don’t be disheartened if it takes longer than you were expecting, it’s important to have a little patients when growing from seed.
AND REMEMBER:
It is best to sow your seeds as soon as possible after purchase but in most cases, you can keep left-over seed mixture to sow again the following year. Store in a cool, dry place. (Always check the sow by date on the back / base of packaging.)
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