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Last Updated on October 10, 2024 by Alice Benny

Learn when to harvest potatoes. Since they’re a root crop, they aren’t visible. We’ll explain how to know when potatoes are ready to pick.

Potatoes are annuals.

You plant and harvest potatoes, and then the plants die.

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The next season, you’ll need to replant them to grow more.

Potatoes are classified by early, mid, and late season varieties, which refers to the days to maturity. Some types can be fully formed in 65 days, while others will take 80 to 100+ days.

You should pick potatoes on a sunny day, and let them dry in the sun for a few hours before consuming.

Maximize Their Size Before Harvesting

To have the best harvest possible, it’s important to plant in a container that deep enough so you can continue hilling the potatoes as they grow.

Cover up the potato plant foliage with more soil leaving only a few inches visible. 

Hilling every two weeks helps keep the potatoes cool, keeps them growing in the dark, and also prevents the potatoes from growing on the surface of the soil.

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