Who attaches particular importance to harvesting as early as possible, Various earning methods are available for this.
In addition to the already mentioned protection by plastic hoods, there is the possibility, cover the entire bed with a foil-covered wooden frame, with an air space between the floor and the foil 8 should exist up to 10cm. This air cushion has a very favorable effect on the soil temperature and thus on germination and growth. development of seedlings. Depending on the weather, the frame can be approx 14 be removed days later.
Overall, pre-cultivation in cold frames or other suitable rooms is more effective.
Plant in 10-12 cm pots from mid to late April,which are only half filled with soil, Who puts his early potatoes closer together 4 to 5 Seeds and put them in the cold frame. After the first true leaves are fully developed, will be filled up (Pay attention to the pouring edge!). The plants should be aerated and hardened well before planting out. Are no pots available, is sown directly in the cold frame. You interpret 4 to 5 Seed existing clumps about 10cm x 10cm apart. So that the root ball holds well later when planting out, enriching the soil with peat dust is recommended. is planted out, as soon as late frosts are no longer to be expected. The premature effect can 10 to 12 days.