It’s not hard to tell if potatoes are ripe, haven’t been in the ground too long, and are ready to harvest.
To do this, just pay attention to two things.
How to tell if potatoes are ready to harvest
The first sure sign that potatoes are ready to harvest is when the tops dry out.
However, it should be noted that the tops can dry out and wither prematurely due to late blight.
Therefore, it is recommended to additionally focus on the second sign.
This is the density of the peel. Dig up one or two bushes and separate the tubers from the tops.
If the tubers separate easily, and the peel does not peel off or hang in tatters, you can start harvesting.
