Roasting and Chitting

Carrot,Parsnip, Beet and Brussels Sprouts

Its late march, the temp is 45 degrees. The snow from a few days ago is melting Noon time and I'm Hungary. Here in upstate NY we are told to stay home to wait out the possible grip ob the COVID-19 (the Corona Virus)  Because of belief in self sufficiency and being prepared we have plenty and currently lack nothing.

Dinner today was a well seasoned roasted chicken, garlic smashed potatoes, roasted vegetables and salad.

TODAY'S GARDENING CHORE
I cleaned out the bin where I store potatoes, onions and the ocassional squash I. Today I pulled everything out of the basket, wiped it down and seperated the good produce from the older ones. We've all seen them, sprouted wrinkled potatoes. They are safe to eat just remove the sprouts and peel. Today though I was looking for more potatoes to Chit.

Sprouted Potatoes

Sorted Basket of Vegetables

CHITING
Chitting just means encouraging  potatoes to sprout before they are put into the ground, especially useful to get early varieties to grow quickly. First of all remove any long sprouts.

Place potatoes with the end with most ‘eyes’ upwards in egg boxes or trays. Make sure they are placed in a frost free, cool, light position such as a garage or shed with windows or an unheated spare room. If there is not enough light, the shoots will become pale and elongated, which will weaken the potato and be more likely to snap off when planting.

Chitting

 

 

 

ALSO IN THE GROW ROOM

Beet Seeds that I planted in seed growing modules have sprouted and doing well  I will planting them outside soon.

Beets