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I have planted some spuds and am learning as I go. So far I know that the shoots have to be covered as they grow to keep spuds from going green.
I have a couple of questions though...
1. My potato plants have sprouted big time whilst away for a week and are now too tall to cover with soil. What alternatives do people suggest, or should I cut the plant back?
2. I have some growing in a dustbin - if I keep the lid on to keep them dark, will I need to punch holes in it for air?
3. I have some growing in a fertilser sack and the shoots are growing out the top now - similar problem to the ones in the bed. What is the best strategy when in the situation where the plants have grown too much to cover other than with a plastic sack (which is what I have done at the moment)
Many thanks
I have planted some spuds and am learning as I go. So far I know that the shoots have to be covered as they grow to keep spuds from going green.
I have a couple of questions though...
1. My potato plants have sprouted big time whilst away for a week and are now too tall to cover with soil. What alternatives do people suggest, or should I cut the plant back?
2. I have some growing in a dustbin - if I keep the lid on to keep them dark, will I need to punch holes in it for air?
3. I have some growing in a fertilser sack and the shoots are growing out the top now - similar problem to the ones in the bed. What is the best strategy when in the situation where the plants have grown too much to cover other than with a plastic sack (which is what I have done at the moment)
Many thanks
.jacob
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