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Spud Newbie Question

CompostmaniaCompostmania Posts: 31
in Fruit & veg
Hi All

How long do I have to keep earthing up my potatoes (Maris Bard and Nadine)? The earth mounds are currently 18 inches high and still the tops of the plants are coming through! Is it just until the danger of frost has passed or is it to stop the spuds going green?

Thanks for your help
I could agree with you, but then we'd both be wrong...

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  • Nanny BeachNanny Beach Posts: 8,719
    To stop the spuds going green,did you plant them in a trough?
  • CompostmaniaCompostmania Posts: 31
    No, they're in the ground and I've earthed them up as and when.
    I could agree with you, but then we'd both be wrong...
  • Nanny BeachNanny Beach Posts: 8,719
    I meant did you dig a trough to plant them in?
  • StephenSouthwestStephenSouthwest Posts: 635
    The actual spuds need to be covered to stop them going green, but the leaves need light.
  • Nanny BeachNanny Beach Posts: 8,719
    You plant them in a trough at least 8 inches down then the earthing up isn't a problem surprising how the spuds surface
  • CompostmaniaCompostmania Posts: 31
    Thanks - I planted them about six inches down. At what stage do you stop earthing them up?
    I could agree with you, but then we'd both be wrong...
  • Nanny BeachNanny Beach Posts: 8,719
    Depends, keep an eye on them if you can see spuds cover them,are they ,1st early,of you plant deeper next time you can save a lot of hastle
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