If you place the potatoes too close, they will tend to be smaller. As the plants grow, draw a mound of soil up around the stems, known as earthing up, to keep the developing tubers underground ...

If you place the potatoes too close, they will tend to be smaller. 6. Earth up As the plants grow, draw a mound of soil up around the stems, known as earthing up, to keep the developing tubers ...

At the end of the season, remove all potato tubers, even tiny ones, and destroy them. Digging over the plot so frost can kill any remaining tubers will help. Throw away, burn or bury deeply any ...

At the end of the season, remove all potato tubers, even tiny ones, and destroy them. Digging over the plot so frost can kill any remaining tubers will help. Throw away, burn or bury deeply any ...

Maincrops take up the most space in the garden, but they tend to be the best varieties to grow if you want some for storage. Your home-grown potatoes should be ready for lifting from June until ...