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How to grow your own potatoes

Potatoes can grow year-round in Alameda, but the best time to plant them is in February and March. Margie Siegal shares how to grow the humble—and delicious—tubers. The post How to Grow Your Own ...
Key Points Potato maturity depends on the variety, ranging from about 110 days for early types to over 120 days for late ones.Key harvest signals include firm skin, flowering for early harvests, and ...
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