Firefyter-Emt
Chillin' In The Garden
Just to make sure, I shoud hill up the dirt and bury half the plant when they reach about 8" tall, right?? I am at that point now, and want to make sure I have it right.
Potatoe hilling question
- Thread starter Firefyter-Emt
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Deeply Rooted
That is the usual method, as you will get more spuds from the roots that will form further up the stem, once it's buried.
Some people start the spuds in a bit of a trench, so they have the soil handy to add.
As well they won't end up with a hill in their back yard..
Some people start the spuds in a bit of a trench, so they have the soil handy to add.
As well they won't end up with a hill in their back yard..
Tutter
Deeply Rooted
Pretty much, yes! 
OaklandCityFarmer
Deeply Rooted
The trench method seems to work well so does the tire method or finding other materials that help keep the soil up.
Remember that it is not recommend to hill with too much compost or other organic matter since this may encourage potato scab.
Remember that it is not recommend to hill with too much compost or other organic matter since this may encourage potato scab.
