It is not difficult at all to determine that the potatoes are ripe, have not been in the ground for too long, and are ready for harvesting.
To do this, it is enough to pay attention to two things.
How to Know When Potatoes Are Ready to Harvest
The first sure sign that the potatoes are ready for harvesting is the drying out of the tops.
However, it is important to keep in mind that the tops may dry out and wither prematurely due to late blight.
Therefore, it is recommended to additionally focus on the second sign.
This is the density of the skin. Dig up one or two bushes and separate the tubers from the tops.
If the tubers separate easily and the skin does not peel off or hang in tatters, you can begin harvesting.
