Any Potato Farmers on board?

[Fox]

That makes sense, I think my seed potatoes cost me $15 for 120ft of potatoes this year and they all came up, all 120 plants.

[sawbill]

I just bought a 10 lb bag and had more than enough for 40 hills. I actually planted 10 at camp that originally looked as though they had no eyes just on a whim and they all took right away.
One last question: Once the plant flowers and the flowers fall off, does an actual potatoe stop putting on size? I usually wait til the plant wilts before picking so that the skins are thicker.

[jaycee]

HARVEST/STORAGE

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• Dig potatoes on a dry day. Dig up gently, being careful not to puncture the tubers. The soil should not be compact, so digging should be easy.
• New potatoes will be ready for harvest after 10 weeks, usually in early July.
• You should harvest all of your potatoes once the vines die (usually by late August), or the potatoes may rot.
• Make sure you brush off any soil clinging to the potatoes, then store them in a cool, dry, dark place. The ideal temperature for storage is 35 to 40°F.
• Do not store potatoes with apples; their ethylene gas will cause potatoes to spoil.
• Whether you dig your own potatoes or buy them at a store, don’t wash them until right before you use them. Washing potatoes shortens their storage life.
• Find more tips on getting potatoes ready for the root cellar.

From " The Old Farmers Almanac "

[Roe+]

If you keep watering the potatoes after the flowers fall off, they will keep growing. The Kennebec are a large potato and are good for baking.

Roe+