I planted my potatoes in middle of February. When should I harvest them?

I planted my potatoes in middle of February. When should I harvest them?
by

1 Answer

Answer :

You will want to wait until the plants start to die back a bit. This is usually sometime in the fall. You can also carefully dig around the edges to get an idea of the size.  This will also give you some idea of when you should harvest.
by

Related questions

Autumn sugarcane is planted in month of— (A) February-March (B) July (C) October (D) December

Description : Autumn sugarcane is planted in month of— (A) February-March (B) July (C) October (D) December

Last Answer : (C) October

is it time to harvest sweet potatoes when flowers bloom off the top of them

Description : is it time to harvest sweet potatoes when flowers bloom off the top of them

Last Answer : Need Answer

we planted seed potatoes in the box method they are doing great

Description : we planted seed potatoes in the box method they are doing great

Last Answer : to keep them off...........after the sun passes & they cool off mix 2 tablespoons dawn & 1 qt water and spray.........spray again after it rains.

Can turnips/rutabaga's be planted from shoots (eyes in potatoes) and how many result from one plant

Description : Can turnips/rutabaga's be planted from shoots (eyes in potatoes) and how many result from one plant

Last Answer : Need Answer

When are potatoes planted?

Description : Do you think it's time to plant potatoes?

Last Answer : It's very cold now, so no. Once it warms up and the soil warms up deep, you can bet. I let the potatoes germinate slightly and only then I plant. I put crushed horse manure or ... covered with non-woven white foil, but you can also cover them immediately after planting, they will be warmer.

When should I harvest potatoes?

Description : When should I harvest potatoes?

Last Answer : Need Answer

when do you know when it is time to harvest sweet potatoes

Description : when do you know when it is time to harvest sweet potatoes

Last Answer : Need Answer

how to harvest and STORE SWEET POTATOES

Description : how to harvest and STORE SWEET POTATOES

Last Answer : Need Answer

when do you harvest your sweet potatoes? 4382

Description : when do you harvest your sweet potatoes? 4382

Last Answer : Need Answer

how to harvest potatoes

Description : how to harvest potatoes

Last Answer : Potatoes grow greenery on the top..............that supplies energy to the tuber and it grows into a potatoe...If you cut of those tops.................the potatoe will not grow................ ... light.............a basement that does not freeze. I don't wash them until I am going to use them.

How do i know when to harvest sweet potatoes when all there is up top is vines?

Description : How do i know when to harvest sweet potatoes when all there is up top is vines?

Last Answer : Need Answer

When do I harvest sweet potatoes, how do I know when they are ready?

Description : When do I harvest sweet potatoes, how do I know when they are ready?

Last Answer : Need Answer

How do I know my potatoes are ready for harvest?

Description : How do I know my potatoes are ready for harvest?

Last Answer : When the tops die off it is time to harvest the big ones......some people like to cook what they call new potatoes....which are smaller.....both of good.

When is it time to harvest sweet potatoes?

Description : When is it time to harvest sweet potatoes?

Last Answer : You can leave them in the ground until the tops die off.....they will get a little bigger

how do you know when to harvest your sweet potatoes

Description : how do you know when to harvest your sweet potatoes

Last Answer : Need Answer

when to harvest sweet potatoes

Description : when to harvest sweet potatoes

Last Answer : Need Answer

When to harvest potatoes?

Description : When to harvest potatoes?

Last Answer : Hi We usually harvest after July 12th. They should not be left in the moist ground as they will rot.

When do you harvest sweet potatoes?

Description : When do you harvest sweet potatoes?

Last Answer : Need Answer

when do you harvest sweet potatoes

Description : when do you harvest sweet potatoes

Last Answer : Need Answer

how many days from planting time to harvest time for sweet potatoes

Description : how many days from planting time to harvest time for sweet potatoes

Last Answer : Need Answer

how to harvest sweet potatoes

Description : how to harvest sweet potatoes

Last Answer : when the tops die down in the fall it is time to carefully dig them up...there might be more than 1 tuber on the plant.

when are red potatoes ready for harvest ?

Description : when are red potatoes ready for harvest ?

Last Answer : Take a few but leave the rest grow until the tops turn brown & fall over.

when do you harvest potatoes?

Description : when do you harvest potatoes?

Last Answer : When the vine turns brown and dies you can harvest your potatoes.

when do i harvest sweet potatoes

Description : when do i harvest sweet potatoes

Last Answer : Need Answer

when are potatoes ready to harvest

Description : when are potatoes ready to harvest

Last Answer : Need Answer

When do you harvest potatoes

Description : When do you harvest potatoes

Last Answer : Now is the time to harvest potatoes & onions.

When and how do I harvest my potatoes ?

Description : When and how do I harvest my potatoes ?

Last Answer : Need Answer

How do I know when potatoes are ready to harvest?

Description : How do I know when potatoes are ready to harvest?

Last Answer : when your potatoe plants dry down, or you can harvest new potatoes early to have little ones for cooking. Don't harveat if skins are still green on the potatoe.

when do I harvest potatoes

Description : when do I harvest potatoes

Last Answer : Need Answer

when to harvest potatoes

Description : when to harvest potatoes

Last Answer : Wait until the vine turns brown and dies. Then dig up the potatoes.

When do I harvest potatoes?

Description : When do I harvest potatoes?

Last Answer : Need Answer

when is it time to harvest potatoes

Description : when is it time to harvest potatoes

Last Answer : When the plant is getting ready to bloom, that is the best time to harvest the roots (the potato's themselves, which are actually roots). -Birdy

My mother planted Bamboo to harvest the shoots. Should I cut the canes down?

Description : My mother planted Bamboo to harvest the shoots. Should I cut the canes down?

Last Answer : I have never tried it, but I understand that they are harvested when the shoots first appear above the ground, when they are about 6–8 inches high. Once the cane is big and hard, it is no good. In other words, they are just that the shoots, not the mature canes. Let me know how it goes.

Planted Leeks in the spring, when do you harvest?

Description : Planted Leeks in the spring, when do you harvest?

Last Answer : I would harvest before the frost hits them.

When do I harvest elephant garlic that was planted in October?

Description : When do I harvest elephant garlic that was planted in October?

Last Answer : dig them up July 2014

WHEN TO HARVEST SUGAR BABY WATER MELONS , HAVE BEEN PLANTED 2 MONTHS AND 6 DAYS

Description : WHEN TO HARVEST SUGAR BABY WATER MELONS , HAVE BEEN PLANTED 2 MONTHS AND 6 DAYS

Last Answer : depends on where you live but usually those need to grow like 85 days or something---- they should almost fall off the vine and sound kind of hollow when tapped ( go to super market tap on watermelon then tap on yours)

Why did the Europeans not eat potatoes and corn during the middle ages?

Description : Why did the Europeans not eat potatoes and corn during the middle ages?

Last Answer : What is the answer ?

What can be added to plain mashed potatoes to make them well..not plain?

Description : What can be added to plain mashed potatoes to make them well..not plain?

Last Answer : Cheese! Sharp cheddar mixed in with mashed potatoes is delicious! (Make sure the potatoes are hot so the cheese melts.) Also, don’t forget the S&P.

If my potatoes are just emerging can I cover them with soil to protect them from a ;light frost?

Description : If my potatoes are just emerging can I cover them with soil to protect them from a ;light frost?

Last Answer : you also can sprinkle hay on top and they will grow right thru that.

my potatoes all have white spots on them what is wrong and what can i do

Description : my potatoes all have white spots on them what is wrong and what can i do

Last Answer : if that is on th leaves it will not bother the potatoe.

I bought burning bushes and planted them early this summer but now they look like they are dying

Description : I bought burning bushes and planted them early this summer but now they look like they are dying

Last Answer : Need Answer

i have fritillaria bulbs purchased in the fall and have not been planted. what do you suggest i do with them now?

Description : i have fritillaria bulbs purchased in the fall and have not been planted. what do you suggest i do with them now?

Last Answer : If you can work the ground and plant them right now...............you may or may not get blooms this year..........use bone meal mixed in the soil...............water & wait. You did not mention your planting zone. HAPPY SPRING PLANTING!!

Did watering newly planted fruit trees kill them?

Description : Did watering newly planted fruit trees kill them?

Last Answer : Does anyone else in your area have those fruit trees planted like you have. It might be too hot to plant them in the spring. I will look for the tags & receipts and take them back for ones to plant in the fall

How do you prepare Phlox for the winter months? Just planted them in the spring..

Description : How do you prepare Phlox for the winter months? Just planted them in the spring..

Last Answer : You have to save seeds from them and replant them in the spring after the last chance of rfost has passed. They are annuals and will die off in the winter and won't come back on their own. Collect ... off....save them in a big paper envelope and store them in a cool dry area for next spring.

When can Hellebore seeds be planted & how long for them to germinate?

Description : When can Hellebore seeds be planted & how long for them to germinate?

Last Answer : Need Answer

I just planted my tomato plants in compost only they look like they are dying, what can I do to save them?

Description : I just planted my tomato plants in compost only they look like they are dying, what can I do to save them?

Last Answer : Need Answer

I got a bundle of zinnia plants but the heat has made them turn brown before I planted them can I still plant them

Description : I got a bundle of zinnia plants but the heat has made them turn brown before I planted them can I still plant them

Last Answer : Yes. Just make sure that when you plant them to add plenty of luke warm water to the roots. Do not use cold water, as the shock will make sure they will die. -Birdy

Why didn't Whatsapp notify everyone of the updates of its Terms of Service on February 8th?

Description : Why didn't Whatsapp notify everyone of the updates of its Terms of Service on February 8th?

Last Answer : Two points: - my guess is that the old terms of service said that they didn’t have to inform everybody - I read about this in the media before February 8, so at some level it was publicized. (and withdrawn)

What goal(s) are you completing for February?

Description : What goal(s) are you completing for February?

Last Answer : Less time online and reading the first hundred pages of War and Peace. They are directly related.

Shouldn't my rent be cheaper in February?

Description : Shouldn't my rent be cheaper in February?

Last Answer : Beware. You might give your landlord the idea that he deserves to be paid every thirty days, or that he might demand five days extra rent at the end of the year.