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Re: potatoes

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vasha rosenblum wrote:

> Checking in from Alabama where last winter was good growing but this winter
> is behaving like winter.
> We optimistically planted miniature potatoes in our square foot beds in
> October.  I peeked last week and found 2.  One was a little smaller than a
> green pea and the other was a little larger.  I only knew I was holding a
> potato because they smelled like potatoes.  I knew they would be miniature,
> but did expect a bit more.  Does anybody have experience with potatoes in
> zone 7 type weather.  They sprouted and were growing nicely, then we had a
> freeze in December.  Actually, several freezes.  I thought it was okay to
> plant potatoes in the fall around here.  Maybe not?!  Will they sprout again
> in spring and keep going?

Idaho and Maine are not famous for mild winters, if that helps.
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