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Gardening

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9. I had some purples come back last year

Thu Feb 9, 2012, 10:12 PM

Feb 2012

I wondered if it was a fluke or if they could overwinter. I'll have to see if any sprout again this year. What do you use for mulch?

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What's your potato growing success story? [View all] Tsiyu Feb 2012 OP

Wow...very interesting Tsiyu Feb 2012 #6

I wish I had space that large to plant Tsiyu Feb 2012 #7

I've read about your "produce" before and I am impressed Tsiyu Feb 2012 #12

That they are. Her boyfriend may move in here and get a local job. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #13

When I had kids at home Tsiyu Feb 2012 #14

If your space is really small... Ruby Reason Feb 2012 #17

That is a very cool idea Tsiyu Feb 2012 #19

i want to try growing them in bags NMDemDist2 Feb 2012 #3

Ahh that looks like fun Tsiyu Feb 2012 #8

I find potatoes among the easiest things to grow. Denninmi Feb 2012 #4

I had some purples come back last year Tsiyu Feb 2012 #9

Mostly oak leaves, a few other kinds. Denninmi Feb 2012 #15

I love to grow potato's NEOhiodemocrat Feb 2012 #5

What variety are you using? Tsiyu Feb 2012 #10

I use sprouted potato's from the basement supply every year NEOhiodemocrat Feb 2012 #18

Kill the grass first, then dig a trench Kolesar Feb 2012 #16

Thanks for all your suggestions Tsiyu Feb 2012 #20

My grocery store came through for me again. Denninmi Feb 2012 #22