Testing Soil Temperature

[veggiechicken]

I pondered doing the test yesterday but couldn't decide what time of day was best. - before or after a shower.............

[Thelma Sanders]

It's not that spuds are harder or hardier than we think. They are incredibly susceptible to damage by frost because of their high water content. What we frequently underestimate is the insulation properties of soil. Even 4" down, spuds are well protected and the deeper they are the safer they are.

Proving this point - I've just been given another small area near my plot, and I was digging it today - and unearthed some nice, eatable potatoes - enough to fill a builder's bucket. I'm well chuffed

[Potstubsdustbins]

Like AP says soil is a very good insulator, regulations require a water service to be at least 2ft underground to prevent them freezing. Which they never do.

Potty