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when do you start harvesting early potatoes

kenmack

By Kenmack

United Kingdom

Is it when the flowers die off



  • Question asked on 16 Jun, 2009

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TELME8
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Yes when the flowers die off to get the best flavour enjoy them when they are young.

16 Jun, 2009

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