Garden kit and books for growing potatoes
A short, sensible list. You don’t need most of it: a fork, an egg box and some seed potatoes will get you started.
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Seed potatoes and planting
- Seed potatoes (affiliate link)The RHS says to grow from seed potatoes certified virus-free. Check the variety and whether it’s early or maincrop.
- Chitting trays (affiliate link)An egg box does the same job.
- Potato grow bags (affiliate link)For patios and small spaces. Early varieties suit containers best.
Tools
- Garden forks (affiliate link)Put it in at least 30cm from the plant.
- Hoes (affiliate link)For drawing soil up into a ridge when earthing up.
- Cloches (affiliate link)The RHS suggests a cloche, hessian or straw overnight if frost is forecast after shoots appear.
Storing
- Hessian and paper potato sacks (affiliate link)The RHS suggests paper or hessian sacks, kept dry, cool, dark and frost-free.
Books and planners
- Allotment and garden planners (affiliate link)Or print our own planner.
- Children’s gardening books (affiliate link)For young growers.
- Grow-your-own vegetable books (affiliate link)Look for UK-based advice and a recent edition.