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Over the weekend we dug up the first of our potato bags. It seems however that we were a bit previous, for although there are over 50 potatoes in there, most are the size of peas! I s'pose that's what you get for being impatient!
Still, we have another 8 bags still growing so fingers crossed for bigger ones in a month or so.
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I prefer little potatoes - they taste nicer , love the trug
Posted by: periwinkle | July 06, 2009 at 02:55 PM
They'll taste fab though!
Posted by: dottycookie | July 06, 2009 at 04:04 PM
wit till your plants look like they are wilting and going a bit yellow before diving in!
Posted by: susetheslowknitta | July 06, 2009 at 05:20 PM
We sometimes grow potatoes in buckets then you can pull the plant out,take off what you need and put it back.it works very well.We had our first pots yesterday and they were delicious.We are also growing runner beans but I only put the seeds in 3 weeks ago but they are racing away.Hope I havn't left it too late but we were away.
Posted by: busybusybeejay | July 06, 2009 at 06:45 PM
They look good to me, and the smaller ones always taste better x.
Posted by: Emma | July 06, 2009 at 07:45 PM
I did that with mt carrots, but only 2 thankfully. Bet the spuds taste nice though.
Posted by: Joy | July 06, 2009 at 08:16 PM
They'd be no good for my paintings, but I bet they taste yummy - I love the tiny taters!
Posted by: Caroline B | July 06, 2009 at 08:53 PM
It's so hard not to dig them up too soon isn't it? I'm the same with seeds - always needing to have a little poke around in the soil to see if they have started germinating!!!
Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | July 06, 2009 at 09:02 PM
oh yeah, I got you. How do I know when my onions are grown enough?
Posted by: monica | July 06, 2009 at 09:08 PM
The smell when you dig up pototoes is fantastic. Hmmmm
Posted by: Sarah Jayne | July 06, 2009 at 09:17 PM
Iwas wondering about the spuds I flung into the veg patch - might wait a week or two now...
Although, I like the tiddlers.
Posted by: Ali | July 06, 2009 at 10:09 PM
They will taste good despite the size. ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
Posted by: Kelly | July 06, 2009 at 10:38 PM
I see they are Kipflers, my fave, I keep re-planting my tiny leftovers, and havn't bought new ones to plant for 3 years now. Also have lots of surprise plants that turn up here and there when I put my compost down.
Posted by: Maria | July 07, 2009 at 12:15 AM
oh they look tasty!! what are you going to make!?
i love your potatoe basket, its perfect!f
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Posted by: Kelly | July 07, 2009 at 05:17 AM
Are they earlies or second earlies? I have my second earlies in, but leaving it a while until I dig a few up :) Last year I got a huge crop in August - September :)
Posted by: Sinta | July 07, 2009 at 08:58 AM
if you were being 'posh' you could describe them as pearl potatoes! They cost more in the shops!
Posted by: jill | July 07, 2009 at 09:21 AM
Wonderful potatoes straight from the garden taste better than any other.
Posted by: re | July 07, 2009 at 10:02 AM
If Toby and Amy are anything like me and my brother were, they will fight over getting the smallest ones for their dinner! I still always want the tiniest ones... and I am 39 now!
Rosy x
Posted by: Rosy Nancarrow | July 07, 2009 at 01:58 PM
Hi
I have had your cupcake pattern for almost a year now, but haven't had time to even consider making them. I have finally looked at the pattern and intend to make them soon, however, I haven't been able to find the wool needed anywhere! I wondered if you could help with some websites where I can get the wool I need!
Thank you
Beth Harkness
Posted by: Beth Harkness | July 07, 2009 at 04:55 PM
that's what we call "new potatoes" in the US south.......they are soooooo good boiled and seasoned with salt, pepper LOTS of butter, and a creamy white gravy.........YUM!
Posted by: Sue James | July 08, 2009 at 02:08 AM
They look very yummy though!!
I'm still waiting to lift my first potatoes - can't wait!!
Sonja
xx
Posted by: Sonja | July 08, 2009 at 06:48 PM
Small they may be, but I bet they taste out of this world! You are becoming a gardening star, and I am completely envious of the results in the best way possible.
Posted by: Megan | July 09, 2009 at 10:13 AM
I've done that B4 too - LOVE the little heghog
Posted by: Annie | July 09, 2009 at 02:23 PM
Perfect size for roasted with some garlic, olive oil and herbs:-)
Posted by: Suzanne | July 09, 2009 at 07:20 PM
small ones are best, they look yum .. wendy.♥
Posted by: tichmouses trinkets | July 10, 2009 at 01:44 AM
Mmmmm...I was all set to unearth our first potatoes this weekend but I may wait a bit longer! I did find one little tiny one the other day and convinced myself the others would be bigger...not so sure now!
xxx
Posted by: Lesley | July 10, 2009 at 09:54 AM
I seem to lead a similar sort of life to you. Am a stop at home mum who loves knitting - don't know when you get the time - my life is taken over keeping house garden, looking after children and husband shopping, cleaning cars, etc and when I do get the time to sit down and knit I'm shattered. Have also tried a veg patch for the first time this year - potatoes and pease were the best things for us. Really enjoy all your lovely knitting and Gracie is abolutely gorgeous - always buy your knitting patterns when you put them on Etsy. Will have a go at designing a creature of my own one day. Thanks for the inspiration. Susan Shaw
Posted by: Susan Shaw | September 11, 2009 at 12:18 AM
Your bunnies are delicious! They make me smile. We rescue bunnies and have one that is 13 years old now :)
Posted by: Leslie Gaylord | September 14, 2009 at 04:01 PM