Potatoes neglected - what should i tell her.

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  1. GYO newbie

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    My friend - also a newbie, has neglected to keep on top of the earthing up on her potatoes. She sent me this picture. What should I advise her?
     

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    I'd still earth them up personally, there's nothing to loose. :dbgrtmb:
     
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      I have passed it on. Cheers.
       
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      Yes I would do the same , just fill the bag up then start feeding in two /three weeks time
       
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      • Phil A

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        Tell her not to eat any green ones, even if you cut the green bit off light makes Solanine throughout the tuber.

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