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Old 17-09-2010, 04:48 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
David WE Roberts[_2_] David WE Roberts[_2_] is offline
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Default Storing potatoes the natural way

We are off for our 'gap year' in early October and won't be back until next
May.
Due to various other priorities we may not have time to lift our potato crop
(planted and 'soldiers') before we go.

For a time (perhaps to February?) this year's crop would probably be stored
O.K. in the original location instead of in bags or a clamp.

However by May they should be growing next year's crop and not be fit for
eating.

What are the implications of leaving a crop in the ground over winter?
Loads of growth next year but not much of a crop?

Cheers

Dave R

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