Other Gardening General Discussion
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Subject: potatoes took a hit
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giant pumpkin peep |
Columbus,ohio
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I went outside and all of my potatoe plants got knockes over, exept for one. The where about a foot tall and I have mounded dirt around them as much as I can. They where just starting to bloom. what should I do?
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6/17/2009 10:26:22 AM
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big moon |
Bethlehem CT
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I Wouldn't worry about it, They usually fall over as the plants get bigger. Thats when your work is done and you just wait for the harvest. (No more mounding)
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6/18/2009 7:22:04 AM
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Captain Cold Weather |
Boulder County Colorado USA planet Earth
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leave em alone peep. still water em but no more fert after blooming.
when crop dies back, think about planting another batch of potatoes. i am doing this this yr
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6/18/2009 9:05:31 AM
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giant pumpkin peep |
Columbus,ohio
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I started late....can I still plant a second crop...might try that if this one does good
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6/18/2009 1:42:07 PM
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Captain Cold Weather |
Boulder County Colorado USA planet Earth
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wait a little to see how they rebound they may be maturing.
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6/18/2009 5:22:01 PM
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