I cut up an old potatoe and planted it. The plants got huge and almost look like a bush. But they never got flowers on them. I'm not sure when to dig them up but the plants are now starting to yellow and wilt. I live in No.GA.
2007-06-10 03:34:56 · 4 answers · asked by ksnowney 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
For maximum storage life, wait about two weeks after the vines die back to allow the skins to set. Allow the potatoes to cure after digging them in a cool, dark place. You will probably not get enough to keep for a long time so use them quickly.
You can dig them, really, at any time, however. These immature "new" potatoes will have very thin skins and they should be used immediately
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2007-06-10 10:46:24 · answer #1 · answered by Neal & Cathy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your plants start to die, its time to dig em up. They wont get any bigger if the plant is not alive. I live in south Alabama and I dug mine up about 2 weeks ago.
2007-06-10 10:58:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
be patient & wait for them to flower--usually at the end of summer. when the are done flowereing, they're ready
2007-06-10 11:56:04 · answer #3 · answered by cheezy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just uncover a couple and see if they are ready. If not cover them back over.
2007-06-10 10:38:26 · answer #4 · answered by ronnny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋