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Lauren Bradbury

When to plant potatoes for Christmas – the cut-off date is approaching, so act fast

Potatoes in a bucket that have been picked from an allotment .

It may still be some time away, but it's never too early to think about Christmas, right? And if you plan to grow as much of your festive dinner as possible, you might be wondering when to plant potatoes for Christmas.

Yes, there’s nothing quite like growing your own fruit and vegetables. And while eating home-grown produce throughout the year can make you feel incredibly smug, that’s nothing compared to growing the potatoes your family will devour when you're all gathered together to celebrate Christmas. To get this right, you do need to be aware a lot of preparation goes into festive growing, and you need to get your timings just right.

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