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Down pour coming to Middle South - Should I tarp my container potatoes?
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Down pour coming to Middle South - Should I tarp my container potatoes?
The rain has just begun here in Georgia. Our area is expecting 1 - 2 inches rain (per Weather Channel). Dumb me watered my potatoes in containers yesterday. They are in a base of MM and then I gradually put straw over them as the stalks grew. The stalks are all the way to the top right now. My concern is mildew/mold/fungus. My instinct was to tarp them just now... was that a good idea?
Much thanks for any comments.
Much thanks for any comments.
Windmere- Posts : 1425
Join date : 2013-02-26
Age : 55
Location : Fayetteville, GA - Zone 7B - 8A
Downpour and container potatoes
Hi Windmere,
I'm in your climate zone and we had the exact same situation here earlier this week. It rained early last week, then I watered lightly over the weekend when I topped-up the bags, and then it rained again yesterday.
I didn't cover and the potatoes seem to be fine.
I'm in your climate zone and we had the exact same situation here earlier this week. It rained early last week, then I watered lightly over the weekend when I topped-up the bags, and then it rained again yesterday.
I didn't cover and the potatoes seem to be fine.
Re: Down pour coming to Middle South - Should I tarp my container potatoes?
Gloria, that's beautiful!
Wow
Gloria, you need to get in touch with Better Homes and Gardens or Organic Gardening. Your gorgeous layout is an inspiration! Oh, and I ended up tarping last night (I Hadn't seen you post). Anyway, potatoes looked fine. It probably made no difference.
Windmere- Posts : 1425
Join date : 2013-02-26
Age : 55
Location : Fayetteville, GA - Zone 7B - 8A
Re: Down pour coming to Middle South - Should I tarp my container potatoes?
Gloria, your garden is beautiful! Post more pics in showcase!!
southern gardener- Posts : 1887
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