We’ll hopefully have a few more weeks of decent weather which will allow us to sow quick crops such as radish, but there’s a distinct autumnal feeling to what’s going on now.
Once the foliage starts to yellow on maincrop potato plants, it’s time to get the tubers ready for storage. I find the best method is to remove all the foliage and leave the plants for a week or two. This allows the skins of the tubers to thicken and become less easily damaged. Once harvested, these tubers will store for longer in sacks, so don’t be tempted to dig too early.
For those who grow pumpkins and winter squash, it’s
