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muddled3 on
February 1, 2018
Mt. Carroll Illinois 61053Q.Sprouting on my potatoes
We planted a fairly large garden of potatoes this year, with mixed results. After we harvested them, we put them in containers where the air could circulates and the temps were cool, and the room was dark. We did not clean our potatoes, storing them directly from the garden. I have heard that they will last longer without sprouting if you do not clean them. My question is how long can you reasonably expect them to store before they start to sprout and get wrinkly? And, Is it possible to wait to long before we harvest. We live in Illinois. When we harvested our potatoes, it was beginning to get chilly,, but we had not had any type of frost yet.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 1, 2018
Certified ExpertA.It is best to harvest the tops first, and let them store in ground until right before the frost. You can expect, in perfect conditions, to store potatoes for up to three months. Usually this will not be the case, and you will start to see growth within a month or so. This just depends on how perfect the humidity and temperature are in your storage. They are still usable after this point, though. They just start to look a little rough.
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- Asked by
Frank Sheard on
February 20, 2018
WakefieldQ.chitting potatoes
How do I chit potatoes and is their a critical temperature for chitting?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 20, 2018
Certified ExpertA.This can be an easy thing to do. This article will give you the information that you are looking for: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/sprouting-seed-potatoes.htm
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Anonymous on
March 14, 2018Q.potatoes and scab problems
What is a thorough plan to eradicate fungal potatoe scab disease? ?
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Downtoearthdigs on
March 15, 2018A.These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/treating-scab-in-potatoes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/scab-on-vegetables.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
March 16, 2018Q.Potatoes worm control
I want to plant potatoes but I need help to prevent worms to ruin them
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 16, 2018A.These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/how-to-grow-potatoes-when-to-plant-potatoes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/container-potatoes.htm
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Anonymous on
March 19, 2018Q.Potatoes
My new potatoe shoots have been damaged by a late freeze. Will they come back out or should I replant?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 20, 2018A.This depends of the severity of the damage. If the damage is mild, they may recover with little effect.
If the damage is more then 50 % of the plants, I would start over.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
prairie larry on
March 20, 2018
98532Q.potatoes
When is the proper time to plant potatoes?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 20, 2018
Certified ExpertA.This depends on climate zone. Can you give me more information about this? This article will give you more information in the meantime: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/how-to-grow-potatoes-when-to-plant-potatoes.htm
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March 28, 2018
63084Q.potatoes
what herbicide can i use to kill weeds in my garden after potatoes are up
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 31, 2018A.A herbicide will kill any plant it touches, including your potatoes.
Removing weeds safely is best done by hand weeding.
These are some natural methods of weed control, but you still need to use caution as you can kill your plants using these also.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/using-salt-to-kill-weeds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/using-sugar-to-kill-weeds.htm
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