If you use cotton swabs, make sure that you're using those that are made of paperboard rather than plastic. They'll break down easier in the landfill and can even be added to your compost.
Because “harvesting new potatoes” sounds so much better than “this is all we got thanks to that blasted disease that wiped out the plants,” doesn’t it?
This made me laugh, but I’m sorry about the disease. We “harvested” potatoes from a volunteer, and most had worms. I trust their are no worms in the organic varieties we planted ….Stay tuned!
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This was the first year we tried growing potatoes and our harvest was disappointing as well. You’re not alone.
This made me laugh, but I’m sorry about the disease. We “harvested” potatoes from a volunteer, and most had worms. I trust their are no worms in the organic varieties we planted ….Stay tuned!
Ooph. Been there with other root veggies here at altitude. Teeny-tiny results. I’m so sorry.
Nice!!!
Bet you’ll savor every bite.