Shall I earthed up potatoes again?

WebSiteEvo · « **on:** May 30, 2008, 17:56 »

I have been Earthing up my potatoes, its been done three times now but they just keep getting taller and taller. Is it ok to carry on earthing up and do they need further earthing up? (See pics).

muntjac · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2008, 18:02 »

yep give em a good 5 more inches and then let em be .,a feed of potash wil bring em on as well sprinkle it on the mounds not the spuds and then rake up ,1/2 oz to the yard

WebSiteEvo · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2008, 18:12 »

Quote from: "muntjac"

yep give em a good 5 more inches and then let em be .,a feed of potash wil bring em on as well sprinkle it on the mounds not the spuds and then rake up ,1/2 oz to the yard

Thank you will do just that. Will a bonfire ash work just as well as commercial brands

or near enough!

muntjac · « **Reply #3 on:** May 30, 2008, 18:13 »

nah bonfire ash usually has toxins in it unles its tree material with no paint etc

id go for the comercial stuff

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