Potatoes

I have planted 2 types of potato in the same bed earlies and main crop - how can i tell when they are ready some have had flower buds on them for a few weeks.

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Permalink Reply by Fred Hogg on July 7, 2012 at 13:32

The earlies, if planted at the end of march, should be ready now, dig one up and have a look. Maincrop will not be ready till the end of august/ september.

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Permalink Reply by Flighty on July 7, 2012 at 13:50

I agree with Fred, although I tend to wait until the foliage starts dying back. I also lift and use the earlies as I need them, which I've started to do this week. Maincrop ones can all be lifted at the same time as they will store okay.