Where are potatoes grown in Victoria Australia?
Victorian Potato Industry Strategic Plan 2015-2020 Breaking production down regionally within Victoria (figure 5), highest production levels were found in West Gippsland, Corangamite, Port Phillip then Mallee.
When should potatoes be planted in Victoria?
They should be planted when the potatoes start to shoot and the last frost has occurred. In Melbourne, this is generally from August to September. Potatoes can be left to sprout before planting by leaving them in a well lit, cool, dry place. Seed potatoes can be planted from late winter to mid-spring.
What month do you plant potatoes in Australia?
In northern NSW and QLD one of the best planting times is March-April, as the soil is warm, growth is rapid and there are generally less pests. For frosty areas, potatoes can be planted in early spring, shortly before the last expected frost.
When can I buy seed potatoes?
You can buy seed potatoes from late winter onwards. You then start them off indoors by letting them sprout, before they are planted.
Can I grow potatoes in autumn?
The taste of tiny, tender new potatoes need not be restricted to summer. With a little bit of skill and good timing, they can also be grown for autumn and winter harvests, meaning you could enjoy them at Christmas.
When should I start planting potatoes?
When to Plant Potatoes When growing potato plants (Solanum tuberosum), it is important to keep in mind that potatoes are cool weather vegetables. The best time when to plant potatoes is in early spring. Planting potatoes two to three weeks before your last frost date will produce the most satisfactory results.
Can you plant potatoes in winter?
Potatoes are a great winter-early spring crop and at this time of the year you will find seed potatoes available in local garden centers and on-line. And there’s a potato planting solution for any sized garden! They can be planted in the ground in rows or in mounds, in containers, in potato bags, or in potato towers.
Can you plant potatoes from the supermarket?
Your average potato from the supermarket will indeed grow into a potato plant when planted. However, potatoes grown for consumption are not as free from disease as seed potatoes. They are in fact much more likely to produce diseased plants compared to certified seed potatoes.
Can I use supermarket potatoes as seed potatoes?
Can I use potatoes bought from the supermarket as seed potatoes? It is best not to because many shop bought potatoes may have been treated to prevent them from sprouting. They will also be more prone to disease. Buy seed potatoes from a specialist and you will have many different varieties to choose from.
What potatoes can I plant in April?
Maincrop potatoes
First early potatoes can be planted from mid-March, while second earlies should be planted a couple of weeks later. Maincrop potatoes are usually planted in April and need to stay in the ground longer to produce a good crop.
Which month do you plant potatoes?
Plant your chitted seed potatoes in March, or later in the year. Typically, potatoes are planted in March for harvesting throughout the summer and autumn months. But they can also be planted in August or September so that you can enjoy new potatoes around Christmas.