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Harvesting

New potatoes, mature harvest timing, and how to dig gently.

Choose the right harvest stage for tender new potatoes or mature storage crops, then lift tubers without unnecessary damage.

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When Are Potatoes Ready to Harvest?

Flowering often signals new potatoes; for storage crops, wait until vines die back and skins set.

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How to Harvest Potatoes
Dig on a dry day with a fork, handle gently, and separate damaged tubers so they do not spoil the rest.
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