Main Crop Tatties

[Hellbell]

Hi guys

I read that early potatoes should be in the ground for at least 3 months before they're ready. Does this apply to maincrop too or do they need to be in there longer?

Cheers

[tootles]

Lots of threads on this here..................
Earlies 12 weeks, second earlies 15 weeks and maincrop 20 weeks (or thereabouts - someone will correct me if i'm wrong!)

[Hellbell]

Right, thank you for that. Can't actually remember the date I put them in so will have to hazard a guess.

[shirlthegirl43]

A good guide is to wait till they flower and the haulms start to hellow and die off.

[tootles]

Wait until the plants themselves start to go yellow, wither and die back. Then cut the stalks (haulms) down and leave the spuds in the ground for a bit longer so that the skins can thicken so that they store better.