[Charlotte]

Hi,
Im new to growing veg but I love it and have a few things growing,my potatoes are doing really well and flowering, when do I lift them and how can I store them??
Also I would like to have a go at growing some carrots,can i grow them in big tubs or car tyres like my potatoes?

Thanks Charlotte.

[matron]

You could try one potato plant and see what is under it, if they still look a bit small leave the rest for a bit longer.
I am growing my carrots in a tub that is stood on an upturned bucket to fool those carrot fly.
Good luck.  

[Lee1978]

I lifted  a plant yesterday (Deseree) and they are ok but would benefit from a few more weeks, ideally wait until the flowers have died. Just keep an eye out for slug damage on the potatoe

[DD.]

I lifted  a plant yesterday (Deseree) and they are ok but would benefit from a few more weeks, ideally wait until the flowers have died. Just keep an eye out for slug damage on the potatoe

Desiree are a main crop potato & for the best crop should ideally be left until the foliage dies back before lifting.

[DD.]

Hi,
Im new to growing veg but I love it and have a few things growing,my potatoes are doing really well and flowering, when do I lift them and how can I store them??
Also I would like to have a go at growing some carrots,can i grow them in big tubs or car tyres like my potatoes?

Thanks Charlotte.

Hi Charlotte, & welcome to the forums.

Before giving advice on your spuds we could do really knowing what variety they are.

Not Charlotte, perchance?

[Charlotte]

Thanks to everyone for the tips.the potatoes that I have are just called patio potatoes and are flowering very well. The others are Desiree and were planted a bit late but are catching up.

[Lee1978]

I lifted  a plant yesterday (Deseree) and they are ok but would benefit from a few more weeks, ideally wait until the flowers have died. Just keep an eye out for slug damage on the potatoe

Desiree are a main crop potato & for the best crop should ideally be left until the foliage dies back before lifting.

Other plot holders on the site are harvesting theirs now due to slug damage , i'd rather harvest them early than wait until the slugs get at them

[DD.]

They surely won't be mature enough for storing though?