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when is it time to lift potatoes. my old used to say when the flower dies they are ready




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The best way to find out is to lift some. Are you growing in pots or open ground. I grow in pots and just put my hand down the side to check. When did you plant them....rule of thumb is about 14/16 weeks. Pinch flowers off....the energy is best given to the tubers.

6 Jul, 2009

 

growing in dustbins first time grower flowers are all over them . thanks rob

6 Jul, 2009

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