Thread: Potatoes n mud
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Old 04-04-2020, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Esaias View Post
Actually I know very little. But I had planned on using grass mulch (grass clippings) to hill up around the taters as they grew. So I'm glad your post serves as a bit of confirmation that I was on the right track.

When they bloom is when they start making potatoes. It’s also when those Colorado potato beetles show up. It’s a critical time. They think you planted potatoes just for them. And they will eat them all up. They don’t leave any for you. Be ready!

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Originally Posted by shag View Post
Got my tater starters from a buddy today, so I’m ready to put them in the ground. Going to use straw hay on mine.
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