Growing Potato

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02 Sep 09 lisa (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
i have planted potatoes about 3-4 weeks ago (i didnt bury them as i have very hard soil here) and have been covering them over as they shoot. how long do you have to do this as i keep getting told from people there should be no need to cover them over as they grow. also the poisonous thing is a bit scary - how do you know if the potato is green? is the actual potato that you dig up a green colour?? thanks, L
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27 Jun 10 kathy (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi,Lisa,don't wworry,you will see definite pale or darker green in your potatoes.Light or dark,you would'nt miss it. Good luck. kathy
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