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Can I plant spuds today, wait for Monday rain?

ilovecucumbers Zone 6b, NE PA

9 years ago

We're in a drought watch here in Berks County. I cut my Reds yesterday. Can I plant today and let Monday's rain water them? Or should I water immediately after planting?

I also have Russets to plant. They're not yet cut. Can I plant Sunday in anticipation of Monday's rain or after the rain?

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jnjfarm_gw

9 years ago

I would plant them if rain is coming. I would also cut and plant your russets. they won't grow till you plant them. There was a discussion on here about how long to wait after cutting to plant pots. Most would cut them and drop them in the ground. No need to wait

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ilovecucumbers Zone 6b, NE PA
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks! Planting both today then.
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caryltoo Z7/SE PA
9 years ago
I planted mine last weekend -- reds and russets. I followed Mike McGrath's (You Bet Your Garden) advice and left the seed potatoes whole. He says they're less prone to rot that way and I really didn't have room for more than the 14 anyway.

Have fun. It's going to be beautiful her in PA today.
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ilovecucumbers Zone 6b, NE PA thanked caryltoo Z7/SE PA
glib
9 years ago
you can plant them any time. Probably best now, since they are cut, and they will not rot when touching dry soil.
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ilovecucumbers Zone 6b, NE PA thanked glib
zzackey
9 years ago
My friend told me not to water them until they start growing. I would water them in. Please don't count on the rain.
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ilovecucumbers Zone 6b, NE PA thanked zzackey
ilovecucumbers Zone 6b, NE PA
Original Author
9 years ago
Well, I planted them this morning, and have not watered them, and am about to go out. Can I water them tomorrow morning? Or is it too late now? I'm trying to reach consensus.
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digdirt2
9 years ago
Consensus on what? Watering? You are assuming there is only 1 right way and all other ways are wrong? Nope. If some body in GA doesn't want to water his, fine. If some body in MN want to, that's fine too. It isn't brain surgery.

If you want to water them, do so. If you don't want to, don't and see if it rains. If it doesn't rain in the next few days then you can water them. It really doesn't make any difference one way or another. There is no such thing as consensus in gardening - far too many variables.

Dave
ilovecucumbers Zone 6b, NE PA
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks, Dave. Signed, not a rocket scientist.
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digdirt2
9 years ago
You don't need to be one. :) Gardening is only as complicated as we make it.

Dave
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wayne_5 zone 6a Central Indiana
9 years ago
I went ahead and planted the last row of potatoes. I hesitated BECAUSE it Was going to rain. I cover them lightly to start with and do not want them deeply in cold wet ground.
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ilovecucumbers Zone 6b, NE PA thanked wayne_5 zone 6a Central Indiana

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