Windhager 06246 Harvest Bag, Vegetable Garden Bag, Help for Fruit Collecting, Harvest Bag, Diameter 26 cm x 45 cm, Black

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Image credit: Future PLC/Claire Lloyd-Davies) FAQs When’s the best time to dry lavender for sachets? Potatoes are without a doubt, one of the most popular vegetables in the UK. As a nation, we love them. In fact, it’s our most loved vegetable. From chips, to wedges, to mash, to crisps, we’re consuming millions of tonnes of potatoes every year. Given this fact, it’s no wonder growing potatoes is very popular among gardeners. There are so many varieties of potato to choose from and grow, from all your favourites even to ones you don’t see in the shops! Did you know though that potatoes aren’t native to Britain? They were brought from the Americas by Sir Walter Raleigh in the 1580’. In the years since plant breeders have experimented and cross-bred to give us the plentiful choice in varieties we have today, literally hundreds. Some for yield, some for disease resistance, some for flavour, and some for ease of cooking. Lindsay del Carlo from Renee’s Garden says 'I like the lavender to be just at this stage where it blooms from the bottom up on the flower spikes. When it’s about halfway bloomed I start cutting that way the essential oils [are just] coming out and it’s really fragrant. '

These are sold in the shops as New Potatoes and are the most expensive to buy. They do not keep well and need to be eaten within a week of harvest. The beauty of growing potatoes in containers though is that you can harvest tem exactly when you need them and pop them straight into boiling water for the tastiest New Potatoes ever. Naturally breathable fabric that allows lavender's essential oils to be released is the most effective lavender bag fabric to choose from. Silk organza, hessian, linen or 100% cotton is most practical. How long do lavender bags last? You only need one to get going but typically you can buy them in bundles of two or three. One large grow bag of about 40 or 50 Litres will allow you to place several seed potatoes which should spawn a few plants for a good yield.Yellow skinned potato with a velvety texture. It is very good as a boiled potato and even better mashed because of its texture. In terms of flavour, it has mild notes of sweetness. Around late March/early April it will be time to plant your chitted seed potatoes. Prepare the bag to receive the seed potatoes by opening it up and pouring in some compost about 20 – 30cm worth, or roughly a third (depending on the size of your bag). Take your fork and loosen the compost breaking up any compacted areas or chunks. Then, take your seed potatoes placing them chit facing upwards and spaced out (the plants need to grow upwards), then pour on another 20 – 30cm of compost, or roughly two thirds full. A lovely tasting potato perfect for salads. It also copes better than other varieties with growing conditions that are less than ideal.

A nice flavour with a white-ish skin, perfect as a salad or new potato, delicious straight from the ground.Gather the lavender into bunches and tie it with a string; you can then hang it up in a dry area. Don't dry it flat! In Provence, I hang it up on my covered terrace. In England, a covered area or shed would suffice. It mustn't get wet or damp once it has been cut,' explains Linda Rondelez, maker of handmade lavender gifts at LinlouGifts. Situate your bags in full sun and keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. The young sprouts will not thrive in dry soil, and during the hot summer days you may have to water several times in one day to prevent dry out. The plant should grow vigorously and blossom during the summer. Using appropriate tools for each crop is essential to minimise damage and maximise efficiency. Lightweight handheld pruners work wonders for delicate herbs and greens, while shears or harvest knives are better suited for tougher vegetables. Investing in high-quality tools, such as those offered by Reag Tools, ensures a clean and efficient harvest. Everyone knows the Maris Piper. In every supermarket and the most widely grown maincrop potato in the UK. Firm and creamy, with yellow skin.