nj potato gardening

when to platnt potatoes in nj and what they look like they are growing.

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Key insights about video nj potato gardening

🥔 New Jersey is a great place to grow potatoes.

🥔 The key to growing potatoes in New Jersey is to plant them early in the year.

🥔 2021 was a year when the soil was frozen, so the planting had to be delayed.

🥔 The potatoes are now growing beautifully in May.

🥔 Potato bugs are a common problem, especially for organic potatoes.

🥔 Organic potatoes are not treated with pesticides, so bugs need to be removed manually.

🥔 Despite the challenges, growing fresh potatoes is worth it.

Timestamped Summary

00:00 Mike introduces himself and mentions that he is in New Jersey to discuss potato plants.

00:08 He mentions that most people associate potatoes with Idaho, but in New Jersey, you can grow awesome potatoes.

00:22 The key to growing potatoes in New Jersey is to plant them early in the year, around St. Patrick's Day.

00:30 Mike had to wait about ten days to plant his potatoes due to frozen soil in 2015.

00:35 It is now May 11th, and Mike's potatoes are growing beautifully.

00:46 Mike explains how to prepare the soil and lay the potatoes, adding soil and mulch around them.

00:59 The only thing to keep an eye on are potato bugs, but since these are organic potatoes, Mike will not use any pesticides and will manually remove the bugs.

01:16 Mike acknowledges that removing the bugs can be disgusting but mentions that the results of growing fresh potatoes are awesome.

01:26 Mike concludes by saying that fresh potatoes cook up well without adding butter.

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Q&A

Where is Mike coming from?

New Jersey.

What is Mike going to talk about?

Potato plants.

When does Mike usually plant potatoes?

Around St. Patrick's Day.

What is the key to growing potatoes in New Jersey?

Planting them early in the year.

What should you do after preparing the soil and laying the potatoes?

Add a little more soil around them and mulch.

What should you keep an eye on when growing potatoes?

Potato bugs.

What should you do if you have organic potatoes and potato bugs?

Go around and pick them off by hand.