Earthing up new potatoes

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    Hi could anyone tell me when to earth up my new spuds in the poly tunnel my neighbour said wait until thay are 18 inches high but I dont think he,s right any help please
     
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    Forgot to mention some are about 10 inches high & some are about 2 inches high with others inbetween these thanks Mick
     
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    Now would be a good time to earth up..

    Steve...:)
     
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      On the advice of the label on my maris peers I started earthing them up when they got to about 10 inches. However, they're in a bag and one plant is 10 inches and the others were quite small. I earthed them up so the leaves of the biggest plant were still uncovered but the smallest plant was definitely buried, and it;s still managed to peek through eventually so I'm sure the littler ones will be fine.
       
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        Its much better to earth up before they get too tall or you run the risk of damaging the stems. :thumbsup:
         
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          I earth mine whenever I see any green growth,it's a constant task and I get good spuds.
           
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            Assuming they are being grown for an autumn cropping, you need to get it done now. I planted Estima at a clients garden, outdoors, for an autumn crop and I earthed up straight away.:thumbsup:
             
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              They are 2nd earlies for Xmas cropping got them earthed up now thanks for all the replies :dbgrtmb: Mick
               
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