Nathan, I was thinking the same thing. I am going to cover the ground above the potatoes with extra oak leaves to help cool the soil. In Texas, this time of year, unprotected soil can reach temperatures that burn your feet if you were to walk barefooted. It's not comfortable wearing shoes. Dried oak leaves are readily available here, and do wonders for keeping the soil cooler. Plus they add organic decomposition along the way.
I have a lot of tomatoes in solo cups crying out to be planted. As soon as I get them in the garden - I will plant those White Kennebecs. It should be Sunday when I get to plant them.
I did put the Red LaSoda in the fridge today to start their dormancy. My wife likes the smaller red potatoes, so I chose the larger ones to put in the fridge. I'm learning.
I would like to ask, How is it like gardening in Rhode Island?
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