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Miss_Mudcat · February 21, 2006

This might not be a technical crossing question, but seemed like the right place to post...

For personal seed-saving purposes and seed-sharing here and among friends, or for SSE for example; what are the recommended distances? I've read Carolyn's book and her recommendations; plants 3' apart and rows 5' apart, which sounds so reasonable and achievable for me. But I also read in William Woys Weaver's book that Potato Leaf varieties are more likely to cross and should be isolated up to 50'. What to do?

Could you share personal experience with Potato Leaf varieties.

Thanks!
Lisa

February 21, 2006	#1
Miss_Mudcat Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Georgia Posts: 366	Isolation Distances This might not be a technical crossing question, but seemed like the right place to post... For personal seed-saving purposes and seed-sharing here and among friends, or for SSE for example; what are the recommended distances? I've read Carolyn's book and her recommendations; plants 3' apart and rows 5' apart, which sounds so reasonable and achievable for me. But I also read in William Woys Weaver's book that Potato Leaf varieties are more likely to cross and should be isolated up to 50'. What to do? Could you share personal experience with Potato Leaf varieties. Thanks! Lisa __________________ Farmers don't wear watches; they work until the job is done!