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When can first early potatoes be harvested?

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Created: 2022-06-10 21:57:12

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Your first early potatoes should be ready to start harvesting from 10 to 12 weeks after planting. A good sign that there are tubers ready is that plants flower. Potato flowers can range from small and hardly noticeable to bright coloured and striking.


Can you leave first early potatoes in the ground?

First and second earlies can be left in the ground until required but it's not recommended to leave them beyond 2-3 weeks after their due harvest date. If they are left in the ground too long they will lose that fresh new potato taste as the skins begin to harden and thicken.

How long do first early potatoes take to grow?

Look for varieties of 'first early' potatoes, which are the quickest growing of the lot. These can be ready as soon as 10 to 12 weeks after planting.

When should you lift first earlies?

First early potatoes are harvested in June and July, when the plants are still flowering and the potatoes are about the size of a large hen's egg (gently rummage around in the soil to check). Cut the potato plants (also known as haulms) to the ground, then gently prise the plants out of the ground with a fork.

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