However, the skin on the potato does harden and cure to make it stronger for storage. We recommend leaving the potatoes in the ground for about 2 weeks after the plants have died off. 13 сент. 2021 г.
Can I leave my potatoes in the ground too long?
Generally speaking, storing potatoes in the ground is not the most recommended method, especially for any long term storage. Leaving the tubers in the ground under a heavy layer of dirt that may eventually become wet will most certainly create conditions that will either rot the potato or encourage sprouting.
How long can you leave potatoes before harvesting?
For the best storage potential, mature tubers should not be harvested for at least two weeks after the foliage above ground has died. This waiting period allows the skins of the tubers to thicken, which is key to long term storage.
What happens if potatoes are left in the ground?
Yes, you can actually grow potatoes from last year's crop. If you left some tubers in the ground over the winter after last year's harvest, however, don't use these as seed potatoes. If they do sprout, pull them up, as they will probably result in weak plants that produce small and inferior crops.
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