how do i know when my potatoes are ready ?

[lisa_cee]

they are maris piper theyve started to flower for about a week now dp had a peek anf found a little spud looks very yummy !
but not sure when to tell if theyre ready !

[vicpivo]

Have another scratch around the roots with your hands. Be careful not to damage the small spuds.

I've just been harvesting mine as and when I need spuds. This will mean they are as fresh as possible and give the little spuds more time to grow.

Pull a few out and have a taste!

[vegnut]

Hi.
not sure if this is for earlies or maincrop, but someone once told me to wait untill flowers finish, then wait two weeks.
Answers to this may help me too.
regards
Dave

[lisa_cee]

thanks for your replys ! i also heard the story about waiting 2 weeks aftre flowers die off think i'll pick some out tonight and cook them see how they are ive got 3 huge bags so it means i can maybe just pick as i need at the moment if they are ready ! thanks again !

[Alice]

Lisa Cee, when the foliage starts to yellow and die down, your potatoes are well ready.

[lisa_cee]

thanks again for the posts i had a go at emptying one of the bags yesterday theres loads of potatoes all different sizes had some with dinner last night and they where so tasty ! any ideas how i post a picture now ?

[JennieAtkinson]

Lisa if you click on this link

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...read.php?t=493

there are instructions on sizing photographs etc. and other members have posted tips too.

Good luck - look forward to seeing your pictures!