Getting the Taters in the Ground

This week I planted 80 pounds of potatoes, which is a lot less than I normally plant.  This year because of the drought I’m doing things a little differently. I’m dry farming the potatoes, the only water they are receiving is from the moisture already present in the soil.

Seed potatoes in a row
Seed potatoes in a row

The soil had been rototilled about a week prior. On the day of planting I dug a ditch, the dry topsoil  parted ways to relieve the dark damp soil beneath.  I dropped the seed potatoes whole spacing them about 10 inches apart.  Then I raked soil over the seed creating a hill that ran the length of the 80 foot rows.  To help prevent further moisture loss and weeds, I covered the hills with a thick layer of straw.  I’m optimistic for a bountiful harvest but we shall see.

Early the following morning (no wind) the straw was spread
Early the following morning (no wind) the straw was spread

 

Have you visited us at the Easton Farmers' Market? If so, what was your experience like?

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