I received an E mail this tea time from Gro/Well – Codnor saying they were delivering our seed potatoes this Wednesday 17th February. However there is a problem with two varieties that we ordered back in October last year. Firstly Lady Christl have completely failed this year & there is no stock any where in the country, they are sending an alternative variety (Accord) which is a first early equivalent. The Kestrel variety didn’t pass the grading system & they were classed as too big, they are sending an equivalent variety (Estima) which are also a second early. As I’ve only just found out about this information & the short notice delivery time of this Wednesday i told them to send the alternatives, I didn’t want plot holders left with no seed potatoes. I know this isn’t ideal but having had a conversation with David Kerry at Gro-well there has been a lot of issues with seed potatoes this year. I have E mailed him & asked the question “why am I only being told this information now” & I am waiting for a reply. I am hoping plot holders will understand that this is not the fault of Old Lane Allotments Association & will be happy to take the alternative varieties.
Kind Regards – Mark Burton (Secretary)
For & on behalf of Old Lane Allotments Association
