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Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: rosko on March 15, 2016, 12:38:51

Title: potato sprouts.
Post by: rosko on March 15, 2016, 12:38:51

I took this shot because I like the colors... ;)

I use to put potato plants at light to get healthy sprouts before planting end of march. I have to wait 110 days before harvesting the first new potatoes.

Title: Re: potato spouts.
Post by: Bjørn J on March 15, 2016, 13:03:21

Lovely. The beauty in small things :)
Here north of the arctic circle we plant the potatoes early june, sometimes even later.

Title: Re: potato spouts.
Post by: rosko on March 15, 2016, 14:50:48

Quote from: Bjørn J on March 15, 2016, 13:03:21

Lovely. The beauty in small things :)
Here north of the arctic circle we plant the potatoes early june, sometimes even later.

Hi, Bjørn !

I even didn't know that potatoes can grow beyond arctic circle. So now, I won't be worry any more if the weather gets cold... ;D

Thanks for visiting.

Francis.

Title: Re: potato sprouts.
Post by: Frank Fremerey on March 15, 2016, 15:17:03

Two aliens disengage from their spacecraft....
Great Shot
I will never look at potatoes the old way again.

Title: Re: potato sprouts.
Post by: Bjørn J on March 15, 2016, 15:30:45

Potatoes are hardy and tough, they can grow in the northernmost part of Norway. It may be cold summers, but remember we have sunlight even at night, that helps the growth.  We grow enough to supply us the whole year.

Title: Re: potato sprouts.
Post by: Gary on March 15, 2016, 15:55:42

I agree, lovely and beautiful.  Potatoes are indigenous to Peru and Bolivia where they are grown even above 10,000'. I have red and yellow potatoes growing "wild" in the back, sprouting from stock that has been stored a bit too long.

Title: Re: potato sprouts.
Post by: rosko on March 15, 2016, 15:57:58

Quote from: Bjørn J on March 15, 2016, 15:30:45

but remember we have sunlight even at night, that helps the growth. 

Ah yes, of course. I forgot that ! :)

By the way, just watched BBC' broadcast, I probably could as I am in England : very interesting about Norway history. I enjoyed it and I recognized some pictures you posted here ;)

Title: Re: potato sprouts.
Post by: rosko on March 15, 2016, 16:04:46

Quote from: Gary on March 15, 2016, 15:55:42

I have red and yellow potatoes growing "wild" in the back, sprouting from stock that has been stored a bit too long.

You could perhaps plant them, Gary.

California may be too hot to grow potatoes, or too dry ?

Thanks for your comments. :D

Title: Re: potato sprouts.
Post by: Fons Baerken on March 15, 2016, 16:26:59

Grow your own food way to go

Title: Re: potato sprouts.
Post by: BW on March 15, 2016, 16:50:43

Nice colors and applause for making the ordinary look unordinary and otherworldly.

Title: Re: potato sprouts.
Post by: rosko on March 15, 2016, 17:33:34

Thank you Fons & Børge

Title: Re: potato sprouts.
Post by: Gary on March 15, 2016, 22:58:13

Quote from: rosko on March 15, 2016, 16:04:46

You could perhaps plant them, Gary.

California may be too hot to grow potatoes, or too dry ?

Thanks for your comments. :D

That is what I meant to say. When the potatoes get old I plant them. I have red and yellow (Yukon) potatoes growing wild in the yard.

Title: Re: potato sprouts.
Post by: rosko on March 15, 2016, 23:36:21

Quote from: Frank Fremerey on March 15, 2016, 15:17:03

Two aliens disengage from their spacecraft....

I like that !

Thanks a lot, Frank ! ;D

Title: Re: potato sprouts.
Post by: Jørgen Ramskov on March 17, 2016, 16:42:07

Nice colors for sure.

Title: Re: potato sprouts.
Post by: rosko on March 17, 2016, 18:31:53

Thanks for visiting, jørgen !