I agree that the UK food supply is dependent on a level of oil supply which is unsustainable in the medium term. But I also think the countryside could be re-planned in a way which could make the UK self-sufficient in food. The appearance of the landscape would undergo drastic change bu...
Stick to early varieties such as 'Cliff’s Kidney', 'Jersey Benne', 'Rocket' and 'Swift', which are ready in 70-90 days. They’re also more compact (their tops grow 30-40cm high) than main croppers such as 'Agria'. I've had better luck growing potatoes in planter bags filled wi...