To harvest potatoes, you'll need a shovel or a spading fork. If you're harvesting for supper, drive your fork into the soil at the outside edges of the plant. 22 июн. 2021 г.
When should I dig potatoes?
Let the potato plants and the weather tell you when to harvest them. Wait until the tops of the vines have completely died before you begin harvesting. When the vines are dead, it is a sure sign the potatoes have finished growing and are ready to be harvested.
Can you eat freshly dug potatoes?
Can you eat potatoes right after harvest? Sure can! While we recommend curing them for long-term storage, freshly-dug potatoes are perfect for eating right out of the ground (maybe clean them off a bit first).
Should you wash potatoes after digging them up?
Do not wash just harvested potatoes; washing potatoes will shorten their storage life. Newly harvested potatoes do not have tough skin so handle them carefully to avoid bruising which can lead to rot. Set the tubers on a screen or lattice where they can dry for an hour.
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