{"product_id":"tray-1-slat","title":"Wooden Potato Chitting Tray – Compact (T1Pl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGive your seed potatoes the perfect head start with this solid wooden chitting tray. At 54cm x 36cm x 9cm, it's a compact alternative to the traditional vintage farm crate (typically 75cm x 46cm) — ideal for a bright windowsill, cool porch, or unheated frost-free garage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a smaller tray by design — approximately 70% of the length of a classic full-size farm crate. If you're used to the original vintage size, this is a modern compact version. Perfect for a single layer of seed potatoes in a typical home setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Chit Potatoes Correctly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChitting encourages strong, short, healthy sprouts before planting — giving your potatoes a head start for an earlier, heavier crop. To do it right, your potatoes need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight (but not scorching sun):\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the tray on a cool windowsill, porch, or unheated frost-free garage. Light is crucial — it produces tough, sturdy sprouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool, frost-free temperatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps growth controlled and sprouts compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrect placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stand seed potatoes upright with the blunt end (where you can see the most 'eyes') facing upwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Darkness Doesn't Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChitting in the dark or under newspaper produces long, pale, weak sprouts that snap off easily when planting — setting your crop back significantly. Correctly chitted potatoes will have small, stocky, dark green or purple sprouts that are firmly attached and ready to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid wood construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle slat design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 54cm x 36cm x 9cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: T1Pl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order\u003c\/strong\u003e — please allow 7–10 working days for delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bushel Crates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57812864205125,"sku":"T1Pl","price":19.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/9225\/9909\/files\/ChittingTrayPlain.png?v=1777458651","url":"https:\/\/gotogarden.uk\/products\/tray-1-slat","provider":"Go To Garden ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}