Sunday, May 4, 2008

Potatoes 2




The potatoes have been dug in two trenches - one long, one short. We've also put 2 in 2 pots and 2 in the corner bed as we had some going spare... The ones in the bed went in first and have already sprouted and are growing nicely. As the potato shoots grow, Mr has to earth up the soil over the foliage every week leaving only 15cm showing. This is to stop the tubers being exposed to sunlight which will make them turn green (and inedible). This is done until the ridges reach about 30cm high. As for the potatoes in the pots - well they've only just sprouted so I will cross that bridge when I come to it. The pots are big, but they may become top heavy if I need to earth up to great heights..


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