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How do I know if my potatoes are ready---short of digging them up?
by Tonya on July 29, 2006 04:11 PM
I just asked my mom this same question, and her answer was "when the plant dies down and begins to get brown". I am assuming mom knows her stuff, but we'll see what everyone else says. Good luck!
Mum's right Tonya, but hey, you can always sneak in sideways and get a few early ones. Some nice new chat potatoes always go well steamed.
* * * * The secret is the soil.
by glenda on July 30, 2006 09:43 AM
I dug some up early in June, but try not to disturb roots or plant. My second crop is ready now. The potatoes have grown to a good size and taste delicious