Delving deep into specific fields of study within horticulture, Mary Jane has an extensive knowledge base on sustainable gardening practices (including permaculture), soil science, and selecting cultivars well-suited to home gardeners. Her passion isn't just limited to plants; she's a staunch advocate for holistic, eco-friendly gardening techniques that benefit both flora and fauna.

Early potatoes are best cooked and eaten as soon as possible after harvesting. Maincrops can either be used fresh or stored for several months and eaten gradually when needed through the winter. For those who want to add fertiliser in a general way, I would recommend adding a wheelbarrow of farmyard manure or compost per 4m2 in autumn digging it in well, and letting it sit until spring when you can rotavate it to a fine tilth before planting. Early varieties (either first earlies or second earlies) – are ‘new potatoes’, small, sweet and delicious. They’re faster growing, ready to harvest in as little as 12 weeks. The plants take up less space, so are better for smaller plots, and can be grown in containers. As they are harvested by midsummer, they free up space to grow another crop, such as courgettes or beans, for the rest of the summer When it comes to timing your fertilizer application, be sure to start early! Fertilizer for potatoes should be applied a week or two before planting the potato tubers. This will give the fertilizer time to break down and be absorbed by the soil before the plants start growing.Organic fertilizer releases nutrients slowly and should be applied in the fall. It typically is not concentrated meaning that the odds of killing plants are much less. Other nutrientsthat are needed for plant growth are boron, copper, iron, zinc, chlorine, and manganese.

The minimum price and convenience of use are added advantages. If required, this fertilizer is easily soluble in water. It is free of contaminants, which is also essential when cultivating potatoes.

Because of this, you will need to fertilize frequently. Make sure you read the instructions of the fertilizer to have a better understandingof how to do this.