Gardening with the RHS The Gardener’s April Checklist: Spuds and Summer Bulbs
Apr 3, 2025
Liz Mooney from the edibles team at RHS Garden Wisley shares her expertise on growing delicious homegrown potatoes. She discusses the benefits of cultivating your own spuds, covering essential planting and harvesting tips while debunking common myths. The conversation also moves to planting summer bulbs, ensuring your garden dazzles with vibrant blooms. Additionally, Martyn Rix, a Victoria Medal of Honour recipient, reflects on his lifelong dedication to horticulture, showcasing the beauty and excitement of plant exploration.
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Simple Potato Planting Tips
- Plant potato tubers in April, avoiding frost-prone early planting in March.
- You don't have to dig trenches or earth up; a simple hole planting yields good crops.
Benefits of Growing Potatoes at Home
- Growing potatoes at home offers better variety, taste, and sustainability compared to shop-bought.
- Homegrown potatoes use far less water and can benefit soil by suppressing weeds and breaking it up.
Chitting Potatoes Optional
- Chitting potatoes speeds growth but isn't essential, especially for main crops.
- Plant tubers directly even if you buy them the day you plant; they'll grow fine just slower.
