Posted on 05/01/2025 8:50:04 AM PDT by Red Badger
I think heat would be the enemy around here. We’ll get 100-degree highs any time from April into October, but June and July can easily top 110 on any given afternoon and it hits 117 or 118 some days.
The worst freezes are usually in January, maybe two or three consecutive nights into the low twenties. Last touch of frost sometime in late March or early April, generally just after I plant peppers.
In Colorado I planted as soon as the ground thawed out. You could probably plant a month before the last frost and use early or main harvest varieties so they mature before it gets too hot.
“Fertilizer”
Some types grow leaves some types grow the roots. Maybe you used too much of the leaf type?
Plant in February, dig in May, that might work. So far this year it’s been really dry but not unusually hot (yet).
Probably.
The fries tasted better back then too!.............
Wife planted red potatoes in garden - we are Southeast of Phoenix.
came out small but looked good
Wonder if red potatoes are better than others - i enjoy me some red potatoes!
That could probably work. When I lived in Colorado I lived on a mountain ridge and had to build rock walls and fill with compost. I grew Yukon Gold and Red Pontiac. Some of the Yukon Gold were about 1.5 lbs. The smaller ones I was able to store in the basement and plant the next year. I was able to grow both varieties for years while buying seed potatoes only once. That is what I am experimenting with now in Florida. My first year.
Well, now that we’ve thoroughly highjacked the thread, I’ll just say that I’m tempted to try again to grow potatoes. After all, if that guy could grow ‘em on Mars...
She harvested those she planted in January already - not certain if they will survive the summer - she is going to try
Here is a great site for potatoe growing tips:
Try wrapping potatoes individually in newspaper and store in a dark, cool place if you are planning to plant in late summer. Do the same in the fall. Make sure there is good air circulation. They may grow long sprouts. Just bury all of it and it will probably grow.
What’s the Difference Between Late, Mid, and Early Season Potatoes?
Good deal now I can give up turnips.
When I was working/commuting and trying to lose weight I would wash a potato and toss it into the microwave right before I left in the morning. Then wrap it in a couple napkins or paper towels. I’d nibble on it (plain), still warm, like an apple on the drive to work while sipping my caffeine drink, finishing it on the way.
That alone seemed to satisfy my appetite until lunch.
I love turnips!....................
Looks like French fries are back on the menu.
I did just got tired of them and beets maybe taste buds in coma?.
BFL
You do not see too may fat leprechauns or Irishman.
Maybe the whisky they drink by the gallon is the weight loss secret?....
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