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Q.Irish Potatoes

Anonymous added on March 27, 2011 | Answered

After the potatoes come up and are about an inch high, do you completely cover the whole plant, or do you leave the leaves showing?

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Nikki
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Answered on March 28, 2011

You only cover around the foliage, building (or hilling) up as it grows. This article should help as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/how-to-grow-potatoes-when-to-plant-potatoes.htm

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