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It all depends on the type and variety - this site has some pretty comprehensive advise:
http://www.the-organic-gardener.com/harvesting-potatoes.html0 -
As Seakay says, it all depends ...
what variety?
when were they planted?0 -
um I don't know the variety sorry
planted about 6 weeks ago if that helpsGo hopefully into each new day, enjoy something from every day no matter how small, you never know when it will be your last0 -
AFAIK you dug them up when the greenery and leaves have all but died off.Feudal Britain needs land reform. 70% of the land is "owned" by 1 % of the population and at least 50% is unregistered (inherited by landed gentry). Thats why your slave box costs so much..0
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C_Mababejive wrote: »AFAIK you dug them up when the greenery and leaves have all but died off.
That really applies to main crop.
Six weeks isn't a long time even for earlys, have they flowered yet? I dug mine up last weekend about two weeks after they had flowered. I got 6lb of potatoes form aobut five seed potatoes
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I dunno,I am a tuber newbie. Planted some in a few large buckets about 1st week in May,all green bits have now died off so tipped out today to reveal lots of potatoes
Feudal Britain needs land reform. 70% of the land is "owned" by 1 % of the population and at least 50% is unregistered (inherited by landed gentry). Thats why your slave box costs so much..0 -
If you only planted them 6 weeks ago, it is unlikely that they will be ready for at least 6 weeks, possibly another 12 weeks.
This is where the variety is important. If it's a first early, they are ready in about 12 weeks after planting. Maincrop spuds are 18-20ish weeks after planting.
Flowering is not a reliable indicator of when they are ready, as some varieties do not flower, and as sammyjammy said, waiting till the foliage has died down is only necessary for maincrop.
Give them at least another month then have a rummage.0 -
A friend of mine had some in a tub, they never flowered at all, although she lifted them and had a good crop.
Can I hijack? When is the latest to plant for Christmas potatoes? Should I do now?Loved our trip to the West Coast USA. Death Valley is the place to go!0 -
You should be planting Christmas spuds any time now, using first or second early varieties (they won't be as good for roasting but will be ready in time). Make sure that either you plant in a tub which can be moved under cover when the frosts come, or you have plans to protect from harsh December weather. I learned that lesson the hard way ...0
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I planted mine during the bank holiday weekend in April. I have three sacks full. I had a rummage around yesterday and pulled out two quite big potatoes - am going to pull them up this coming weekend. I will then be doing my Christmas potatoes...Mortgage FreeSave £5,000 in 2020[CENTER:j0
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