Rocket potatoes

[duggie]

Hi,

I planted my first ever potatoes, which were Rocket, towards the end of March. They popped through fairly quickly and I've earthed them up 3or 4 times. The halums are looking healthy and I've stopped earthing up now although if a frost is forecast I'll cover them with fleece. My question, eventually, is How will I know when to dig them up?!

[shirlthegirl43]

They might flower or they might not - can't remember if Rocket do sorry. However, earlies are usually around 12 weeks to ready - when they have been in that long, have a broggle (feel) around in the earth and see what you find. If you are careful, you can leave them in situ if they aren't big enough yet.

[phil the shed]

hi duggie
best to sayfor earlies about 10 to 12 weeks from planting
most grapes will tell you to have what we call
a little furtle through one of your haulms
you can't beat feel of a furtle

phil

[duggie]

Thanks. Looking forward to a furtle or a broggle I'll leave it until the end of May though.

[JO,JO]

dont pull all the plant at once just root around and take a many as you need at a time.

[Flummery]

If you put them in at end of March I'd wait till the end of June - 12 weeks-ish.