Looking after
How to earth up potatoes and leeks
Drawing soil up around the stems as the plant grows: keeps potatoes dark, blanches leeks and celery, steadies sprouts.
Wait until there’s 15 to 20 cm of growth above the soil.
Draw soil up round the stems with a hoe, from between the rows.
Leave the top few leaves showing. Repeat every 2 to 3 weeks.
When to do it
It depends on the crop. Tap one for the dates where you live.
What it helps prevent
Before and after
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