[AT] new spuds

[Easley, Greg]

An acquaintance of mine uses a similar method, but with discarded tires
instead
of wire mesh to retain the straw.  He adds tires and straw as the plants
grow,
then removes the tires/mulch when the spuds are ready to harvest.

Greg
http://www.geocities.com/heartland/woods/1416

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Subject: Re: [AT] new spuds


I'm trying an experiment this year. I planted a few potatoes in cages I
build 
from wire fencing.  As they grew I added more straw/spoiled hay.  The
plants 
grew up to about 6 feet tall.  They are now beginning to die so potato
harvest 
is soon.  It'll be interesting to see what I get from this experiment.
Been a 
few years but I've picked up many potatoes (my Grandpa always planted
about a 
1/4 acre of Kennebec potatoes - I sure miss those days.

David

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