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13 Jul 20, (Australia - temperate climate)

I had never heard of indeterminate potatoes. There are thousands of varieties of potatoes but only about 6-8 are grown commercially in Australia. Ring a seed selling company like The Diggers Club to see if they can help you.

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07 Aug 20, Jsne (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

The above growing diagram inducates ASO as the best growing months for spuds in sub-tropical zones?

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07 Aug 20, Jane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hmm! Digger's Club. Is it really worth joining? I have purchased seeds or plants from some places in the past that havenot been fruitful at all. Thnx.

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14 Jul 20, Sue (Australia - temperate climate)

Thanks, I never thought to do that.

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11 Jul 20, Michael (Australia - temperate climate)

hi, I have a raised garden bed 1.2x1.2x400, how many seed potatoes would be appropriate to grow in this area?

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13 Jul 20, (Australia - temperate climate)

2 or 3 rows and plant 35mm apart.

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14 Jul 20, Michael (Australia - temperate climate)

Thank you for your advice

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08 Jul 20, Nathalie Hetherington (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I have bought some seed potatoes and prepared a raised garden vegetable for them. I have never grown potatoes before so am a total novice. The bed is 2m x 50cm x 40 cm. Can I plant a couple of different varieties together such as kipfler and purple potato and even if a third variety if I have the room?

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08 Jul 20, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

A garden bed 2m long is only going to grow 6-7 plants. You can plant different varieties. Consider making the bed a lot bigger if you can.

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06 Aug 20, Diane (Australia - tropical climate)

i have read that you can grow them in a bottomless large bucket or a wired enclosure this way you just keep topping up the dirt and mulch when the plant gets taller until eventually you reach the top. once they are ready to harvest just pull the vessell you have chosen off and down they all fall. Saves using your garden and gives you room for more beneficial plants or vegies to use.

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