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Old April 25, 2019   #21
svalli
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Originally Posted by GoDawgs View Post
Wonderful, Svalli! How hot does it get in the summer where you are? I might have to try just three or four potatoes under plastic next year and plant next to the traditionally planted and hilled ones.
We do not get really hot weather even last summer was record hot. Average higs are usually in the lower 80's in Fahrenheit. Using black plastic seemed to help a lot to warm the soil early and keep moisture in the ground.
I am planning to use this method again this year.
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