Farming Year

January / February

Potatoes
The potatoes sit dormant in storage.

Growers
Checking drains are ready in fields

March / April

Potatoes
Spring is the time when we wake up the potatoes and plant them

Growers
We analyse the soil for nutrient and disease levels then we prepare soil to a depth of 8” and plant the seed

May / June / July

Potatoes
The summer months are when the potatoes grow very quickly, with a little help from the sun, the soil and rain

Growers
Kill off weeds just before plants pop through.
Protect from diseases and feed and water where appropriate.

August / September

Potatoes
The potatoes achieve their best size during this time. Their skins then set ready for harvest.

Growers
Take off stem/leaves which sends message to potatoes to stop growing and set their skin, preparing for storage.

October / November / December

Potatoes
The potatoes sit dormant in storage

Growers
Harvest as early as possible, place them in stores on farm. Keep them in dormant state in store.