[Dopey113]

My early's I put in, how long till I can eat them as New Potatoes they have been in about 2 months now, and had leaf, then covered up again, and again leaf for about 3 weeks now

[Sparkyrog]

I would leave for at least another 2 weeks then have a little feel to see whats there 

[Dopey113]

Thanks

[Snoop]

A bit might depend on what variety they are. I see from the instructions on my first earlies that in general the supplier recommends 10-12 weeks. But I remember from last year that I lifted my first ones at around 7 weeks and they were definitely of a usable size.

What variety are they?

[Dopey113]

I read some place, you can stick your hand in the mound, and take enough for say 2 people, and then the plant isn't disturbed, and they will grow more spuds back?? dont know how true that is though, but I will give it a try

I cant remember without looking, but I got early mid and late

[DD.]

A bit might depend on what variety they are. I see from the instructions on my first earlies that in general the supplier recommends 10-12 weeks. But I remember from last year that I lifted my first ones at around 7 weeks and they were definitely of a usable size.

What variety are they?

Bear in mind that the earlier you plant them, the colder the ground will be and the slower they will grow. Spuds planted 4 weeks earlier will not necessarily crop four weeks earlier.