Best time to fertilize potatoes

Lcottomsvcs · May 20, 2012

Hello All, I need some potato advice:

I planted Yukon Golds on Good Friday (which is traditional here) and they are now nice and tall. I recently did a soil test and it said that my soil is low on nitrogen. I would like to fertilize my potatoes but am not sure of the best time or method. I have been told that adding manure to the hills can cause scab on the potatoes. Also this is my first year growing YG so I'm not familiar with their growth or blooming habits.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

Lora

May 20, 2012	#1
Lcottomsvcs Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 123	Best time to fertilize potatoes Hello All, I need some potato advice: I planted Yukon Golds on Good Friday (which is traditional here) and they are now nice and tall. I recently did a soil test and it said that my soil is low on nitrogen. I would like to fertilize my potatoes but am not sure of the best time or method. I have been told that adding manure to the hills can cause scab on the potatoes. Also this is my first year growing YG so I'm not familiar with their growth or blooming habits. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! Lora __________________ Gardening is not a rational act. Margaret Atwood