In message , Gordon H
writes
In message , Gopher
writes
In message , coeur
writes

wait 2 weeks approx AFTER top groth (hulm) wilts to allow
tubers to set and the skins harden slightly.

I believe the word is haulm .... i.e. the thing that wilts.

I'm struggling with "groth".
Gardeners' Broth?
Or the Google equivalent? ;o)

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Gopher .... I know my place!