Sunday 24 February 2013

A Potato Post


Early this month, I harvested these baby potatoes. And though they were tiny, they weren't lacking in taste. They were probably the freshest, tastiest potatoes I've tasted.... just melted in my mouth. After three previous attempts that failed, I was beginning to believe that potatoes can't grow in Chennai's warm and humid climate, that too in containers. Which is why, I was so eager to harvest these even before they were ready, just two months after they'd been planted. Had I waited a month or two longer, we'd probably have had larger ones. I also should have been careful to hill them at the right time. Not hillling them on time,  caused a couple of potatoes to pop out and turn green. 
But despite the size and number of potatoes, I'm quite content. Imagine planting a single budding potato in clayey soil that drained poorly, and getting this in return. (Potatoes need well drained, loose soil.) Now that I know potatoes can indeed grow in Chennai, I'll be more focused next time.

PS: This post has come after several months of inactivity. But from now on, I'm looking to post shorter posts, but more often.

14 comments:

  1. Hi Anita! Missed you... I'll soon be planting potatoes too. Mine are currently in the garage, chitting. I always grow mine in containers, because this way it is easier to keep the soil at the correct level of moisture.

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    1. Mark, it's so nice to see you commenting on my blog, despite the long gap.
      BTW, I didn't realise that growing potatoes in containers could have its benefits.

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  2. Welcome back, you've been missed! I agree that fresh potatoes are the tastiest and I never do more than salt them after they're cooked. Can't wait to have my own again.

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    1. Adele, thanks for visiting. Next winter, I hope to grow more potatoes. And then I'll try them just salted.

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  3. I can imagine your joy; thanks for sharing with us!

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  4. Welcome back. It is nice that you are blogging again. I have been blogging infrequently also because we just moved from a rental house to the house we bought. We are glad to be in Virginia instead of the Arizona desert. Those potatoes look fine. I have never grown them, but I really should try.

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  5. I was missing your posts..
    welcome back!

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  6. hello, its time for another post isnt it ?? :)

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    1. I know it is... will try and post one soon:)

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  7. Hey Anita,

    A first timer to your blog and enjoyed it thoroughly. I am an evolving balcony gardener from new Delhi and would like to be in touch.

    Regards..
    Kaivi

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    1. Hi Kaivi,
      Thanks for dropping by. I am not very active on my blog these days. In case you wish to discuss any specific post do drop me a mail.
      Happy gardening!

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  8. Hi Anita,

    I am a first timer as well, your blog is amazing and highly informative. I am planning to start a kitchen garden and your blog is the primary motivation for it. Thanks and please blog more and more :)

    Regards,
    Mahesh

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    1. It's nice to know that my blog has motivated you. Once you have a garden, your veggies will be the biggest motivator. :)
      I am hoping that in 2014, I'll revive my garden and blog. Thanks for your message.

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  9. Awwsome post!!! for healthy life. I am very interested in your blog. I am planning to keep organic vegetables plants on my patio. Your are an inspiration to me. Thanks for sharing.

    Sathish

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