When will my spuds be ready?

Mmm Veg · « **on:** June 18, 2008, 14:06 »

Never grown new potatos before and am wondering how i will know when they are ready to be dug? I am growing them in large plastic tubs and they are about 2-3ft tall and producing purple flowers. The leaves are starting to look a little ragged tho..

Any info would be most grateful

DD. · « **Reply #1 on:** June 18, 2008, 14:41 »

I'd have a grub around in the compost & see what lies beneath!

Mmm Veg · « **Reply #2 on:** June 18, 2008, 14:45 »

Ok.. i'll give that a go!

Do you think once they are fully grown thay continue to produce tubers or just that the tubers get bigger? What i am trying to ask is whether if i leave them in the tub for ages they will produce more, or just spoil.. :?:

DD. · « **Reply #3 on:** June 18, 2008, 14:55 »

If you want tasty 'new' spuds, have them up as soon as they are big enough.

What variety are they?

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