To cover or not to cover.
I had this come up in conversation with a friend two years ago, to try and bottom it I grew 4 tubers of Lady C in each of two dustbins. The bins were side by side both bins were treated exactly the same except that in one the haulm was completely covered whilst in the other I left the topmost part of the haulm clear. The result at harvest no discernible difference.
When topping up my containers I just pour in more compost no firming at all it is unnecessary.
Mary-Belle, you dont state where abouts you are, but here in Notts my haulms are just about clearing the top of the dustbins and I have been topping off every two days. Make sure you keep them well watered in this dry spell and be ready to feed 6/8 weeks after planting in MPC.
Colin
I had this come up in conversation with a friend two years ago, to try and bottom it I grew 4 tubers of Lady C in each of two dustbins. The bins were side by side both bins were treated exactly the same except that in one the haulm was completely covered whilst in the other I left the topmost part of the haulm clear. The result at harvest no discernible difference.
When topping up my containers I just pour in more compost no firming at all it is unnecessary.
Mary-Belle, you dont state where abouts you are, but here in Notts my haulms are just about clearing the top of the dustbins and I have been topping off every two days. Make sure you keep them well watered in this dry spell and be ready to feed 6/8 weeks after planting in MPC.
Colin
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