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Now that it is early May, what is the best to plant now?
QuoteNow that it is early May, what is the best to plant now? Any!My lot are all went in two weeks ago.
So, imagine you planted mystery potatoes and didn't know how early they were meant to be (or forgot what you planted, or something). Is there a way to tell when they are ready, or is it just a case of having a feel around?I'm thinking that would be a useful thing to know for potato breeding, or just if you're forgetful. ;)
And this is when they need water to make the most tubers
Quote from: Silverleaf on May 04, 2015, 18:57:47So, imagine you planted mystery potatoes and didn't know how early they were meant to be (or forgot what you planted, or something). Is there a way to tell when they are ready, or is it just a case of having a feel around?I'm thinking that would be a useful thing to know for potato breeding, or just if you're forgetful. ;)Well...if you wait 2-3 weeks after potatoes have finished flowering...providing you've been generous with water during flowering time, usually there is already something worth of harvesting
TeeGee, it may be different in different parts of the country. Hampshire shallow chalky soils (advice comes from Hampshire potato day) and here (East Midlands/East Anglia border) are areas where rainfall is routinely quite low, lower than other parts of the UK. Despite heavy mulching, my potatoes often go dry. And if that happens around maximum foliage growth/flowering time, it does impact on the yield. No need to water any other time though. And yes, as you say, do not get the foliage wet, or water when sun/breeze will dry any dampness off fast.