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Old 06-04-2012, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark Austin View Post
I have planted some seed potatoes in a potato planter and am wondering how long I should wait before I cover the foliage with more compost? Should I cover immediately or let the foliage develop first?
Mark.
Once the plants is a filled of inches above the surface of the fertilizer, just cover it not to total fill out. Do again as necessary. The reason for layer is that more tubers will then form on the shoots. Add the compost gently rather than simply chucking on top of them.