When to harvest potatoes depends on your region and the jot down you’re growing.
First early varietiesare planted between the end of February and early May.
They typically are ready to be harvested 10 weeks after planting.
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These varieties are ideal options when planting in potato grow bags or large containers.
A few to look for include Arran Pilot, Foremost, and Pentland Javelin among many others.
Second early varietiesare typically harvested 12-16 weeks after planting.
They include Estima, Marfona, and Wilja.
Main crop varietiesinclude Cara, King Edward, Pink Fir Apple, Romano, and many others.
These varieties are left the longest in the ground, usually until fall.
Then they are typically all harvested at once for storage.
Harvesting Techniques
Each category of potato is harvested differently.
Alternatively, they can be stored on trays as long as no lights get to the tubers.
Once cured,store your spudsin a cool, dry spot in total darkness in a single layer.
Never layer or pile potatoes more than 6 to 8 inches deep or they may rot more easily.
The tuber may be a bit wrinkly, but toss any that show signs of rotting or disease.
The trick togrowing more potatoes, even in containers, is hilling.
Your plant will fill all those layers with tubers.
