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15 Mar 18 Heather (New Zealand - temperate climate)

I grew potatoes this year for the first time. I planted 12 pots and all I got back was about nine or ten potatoes. I planted mustard over the winter, dug in etc. it was very dry and I didn't water much could this be the problem. I thought if I watered too much they might rot. What did I do wrong? Thanks

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13 Sep 18 Mike (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

Have good loose soil, not too rich in N. Dig a furrow 12 (?)

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01 Aug 18 Doug T (New Zealand - temperate climate)

I've had that happen a couple of times in containers - it seems they like warm conditions but cool roots or they just produce leaf growth. And yes plenty of water - about an inch a week. Soil should be sticky.

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