My seed potatoes are green, are they alright for planting?
As long as they have eye holes, it will usually sprout even if it is green. I would say that you could use them as usual.
HI, is it safe to plant green seed potatoes being as green potatoes are poisonous?
Yes, it is safe to plant them. The entire plant contains those alkaloids, mostly in unfinished roots, and flowers or pods. But can be in some concentration in the leaves as well. They may take a little longer to seed, but they will be safe for you to plant.
I planted potato eyes and with out thinking sprinkled Ortho ant killer on dirt close to potatoes. Could that make them unsafe to eat?
It should be out of the soil long before they are ready to eat, but I would definitely not do this in the future. Depending on how close you do this to harvest, it could make them unsafe.
I am having a problem (last year) with wireworms in my potatoes what can I do to not get them this year?
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-wireworm-pests.htm
My potatoes have just finished coming up and my soil test is showing the ph at around7.5.Is it to late to add something to the soil to lower it?I believe it should be around 4.5 - 6.Also my garlic is in the same planter. Thank you
Most gardeners don't have to be that particular about the soil pH of their potato rows. You can raise good potatoes with a pH ranging from 6.0 to 6.5, the slightly acid condition that is still suitable for many vegetable crops. However, lower pH is better if you want greater yields and less disease. Commercial growers monitor their soil ph carefully to avoid scab in the crop.
If scab disfigures too much of your crop, you should try to reduce the soil pH. While scab doesn't look great, it won't cause your potatoes to rot or decay, so you may decide to accept a little on some potatoes rather than start tinkering with your soil's pH. It's okay to eat scabby potatoes; simply peel and cook them normally.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/raise-acid-level-soil.htm
Our potatoes are not very tall and they are blossoming already? Can I still hill them?
Yes, you will not need to be concerned with the potato's bloom cycle. This will be irrelevant to planting. Go ahead and plant as normal.
should potatoes be harvested whilst in flower or after the flower dies back regards john watson jandm.watson@yahoo.co.uk
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/how-and-when-to-harvest-potatoes.htm