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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen to Harvest Potatoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll know it\u2019s time to harvest when the stems and leaves start to flower. If you want some tender \u201cnew\u201d potatoes, you can gently dig around the edges of the plant about 8 weeks after planting, taking a few without uprooting the whole thing. These new potatoes are sweet and haven\u2019t converted their sugars to starch yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Harvesting Techniques<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Different types of potatoes require different harvesting methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Earlies<\/strong>: Use a garden fork to dig under the potatoes while pulling up on the stems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Main Crop<\/strong>: Remove the stems about two weeks before harvest to thicken the skins. On a dry day, lift the potatoes with a fork and let them sit in the sun for a day or two to dry out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Curing and Storing Fresh Potatoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Avoid exposing potatoes to light for too long, as this can make them green and sprout. Store clean, dry potatoes in burlap or paper sacks in a dark, cool place. If you\u2019ve pierced any during harvest, you can “cure” them by keeping them in a dark, humid spot at 50-60\u00b0F for about two weeks. For spring and summer potatoes, you can keep them for 4-5 months if cured properly. For fall potatoes, dry them for 1-2 days before curing in the same conditions for 10-14 days, then store them in a cool, dark place. Don\u2019t pile them too deep, as this can lead to rot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Can I use some of my harvested potatoes as seed potatoes?<\/strong>
It\u2019s best to use certified disease-free potatoes from a reputable source. If you select from your harvest, choose well-cured potatoes that look healthy. Discard any that show signs of rot or disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow can I increase my potato harvest in a small space?<\/strong>
Try hilling! Start with 6 inches of compost, add your seed potatoes, and cover with another 3-4 inches of compost. As the plants grow, keep adding compost until just the tips are showing. This method helps maximize your yield, even in containers!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Growing potatoes in your garden is a breeze, and it\u2019s a great way to experiment with different varieties. When it comes to harvesting, the timing really depends on where you live and the type of potato you\u2019re growing. In northern regions, potatoes are a warm-season crop, as frost can kill the tops. In contrast, they\u2019re […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":482,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-481","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-outdoor-living"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thekitchendecorating.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/481","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thekitchendecorating.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thekitchendecorating.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thekitchendecorating.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thekitchendecorating.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=481"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thekitchendecorating.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/481\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":485,"href":"https:\/\/thekitchendecorating.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/481\/revisions\/485"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thekitchendecorating.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/482"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thekitchendecorating.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=481"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thekitchendecorating.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=481"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thekitchendecorating.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=481"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
- Main Crop<\/strong>: Remove the stems about two weeks before harvest to thicken the skins. On a dry day, lift the potatoes with a fork and let them sit in the sun for a day or two to dry out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n