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What Do Potato Plants Look Like When Ready to Harvest?

If you're wondering what potato plants look like when ready to harvest, this guide shares it all including how to know.
Prep Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Keyword: what do potato plants look like when ready to harvest
Author: Valentina (Fields to Feasts)

Equipment

  • 1 - pair of garden gloves
  • 1 - small bucket

Instructions

How to Harvest Young Red Potatoes

  • Start by digging the potatoes by hand.
  • Insert two fingers into the soil at the base of the stem and feel for the large-sized potatoes.
  • If the potato is located, dig it out of the ground.
  • Be careful not to damage the plant and the roots so that the remaining potatoes can finish growing and reach the final maturity stage for winter storage.
  • Make sure you rinse your potatoes well with water to remove all the dirt after harvesting.
  • What's best is that well-rinsed potatoes can be easily scraped and prepared for a delicious dish!