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Pot to pot

Potato planting time is upon us, and with it the thrill and incomparable flavour of homegrown spuds in early summer. Often, when space is an issue, potatoes are the first vegetable to get the chop, but no need if you grow them in containers which can be tucked into any sunny corner. As a rough guide you need one potato per 10 litres of soil – a typical bucket is just under 10 litres. Ensure the container has drainage holes. First chit or sprout the potatoes by placing in a single layer on newspaper or egg