How often to earth up?

[janeyo]

Hi, my earlies have gone mad, from no signs to fast growth literally overnight which is brill as it's my first time with spuds.

But how often do I earth them up? I can put earth over and the next day they are through again. Is there a height of leaves I should aim for before doing it? I was worried about frosts ect but there doesn't seem to be so many now (touch wood). My raised bed looks like it's got moles at the mo!

janeyo

[zazen999]

I only earth mine up to the bottom of the leaves, about once a week during a growth spurt.

[mikon_warrior]

I earthed mine up as soon as i planted and now they are poking through the sides ( thats the last time i take advice of the father in law.)- that will learn me! i now have wonkey rows...Wont do it next year untill i see em,