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Title: earthing potatoes using grass cuttings?
Post by: Sheona on May 31, 2006, 08:14:16
Quick question, is it ok to do this? My other half planted 2 rows of potatoes too close together, so there isn't enough earth to do this.... is it ok to use grass cuttings?

Many thanks!

Sheona
Title: Re: earthing potatoes using grass cuttings?
Post by: weedbusta on May 31, 2006, 08:45:52
i did the same thing....i plant everything too close. someone here advised i could use half decomposed leaf mold and it's working well.
Title: Re: earthing potatoes using grass cuttings?
Post by: saddad on May 31, 2006, 12:27:17
Unless the grass has recently been treated with anything just keep heaping them on, as long as the soil is already damp!!!!
;D
Title: Re: earthing potatoes using grass cuttings?
Post by: katynewbie on May 31, 2006, 15:01:17
I have just done exactly that because I had the cuttings and the spuds are in heavy, clay ridden soil. It can't do any harm and may help break the clay up a bit, so I would go right ahead!

Title: Re: earthing potatoes using grass cuttings?
Post by: Mrs Ava on May 31, 2006, 23:28:31
I shall also be using last years bagged leaves, so half made leaf mould.  Serves me right for planting the spuds in the only available space right at the edge of the plot!  ;D